Chapter 48

LARA VIA

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The white ceiling is the first thing I see when I open my eyes. My nose feels itchy, and the hospital's natural smell irritates me as it hits my nostrils. Oh god, what am I doing in the hospital? Did something come up? What happened to me?

"Oh god, thank goodness you're okay now," I shift my gaze to Mom, who's holding my hand, with Grandma and my three brothers beside her. They all look worried as they glance at me, but when they see me sitting on the hospital bed, they visibly relax. I feel a headache; I must have fainted.

"Do you feel anything? Are you okay?"

"I'm okay now, Mom, don't worry about me." I look around, but the person I expected isn't there. Then I remember that he was beaten up by my dad. I quickly sit up on the hospital bed, which surprises the five of them.

"W-where's dad? Where's Aiden?" They all avoid my gaze, which makes me worry more about Aiden, knowing how serious Dad can be and how he spares no one.

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