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The fluorescent lights above hummed softly as Jessica sat on the edge of the hospital bed, waiting for the final paperwork to be processed. Her mother, still pale and worn from the days of endless worry, sat beside her, her hands clasped tightly in her lap. Jessica glanced over at her, noting the exhaustion in her features—the way her eyes flickered with a mix of concern and relief. It had been a harrowing few days. Though Jessica was physically recovering, the tension in her chest hadn’t eased.
"Are you sure you're feeling all right?" her mother asked for what felt like the hundredth time, her voice thick with apprehension.
Jessica nodded, offering a small smile she didn’t quite believe. “I’m fine, Mom. I just want to ge
