Chapter 9 - THE DAWN AFTER THE DARK
Hours bled into one another. The only sounds were the rhythmic, terrifying beeps of the heart monitor and the sharp commands of Dr. Lin. Outside the sealed doors, police had arrived, alongside a media circus. Marcus Thorne was giving a press conference, claiming Julian had lost his mind.
Finally, the flat, terrifying whine of a flatline pierced the air.
Emily screamed. Julian held his breath, feeling a tear slide down his cheek for the first time since he was a child.
"Charge to 20!" Sarah yelled, slamming the paddles onto Lily's tiny chest. Clear!
Nothing.
"Charge to 30! Clear!"
Silence hung in the room. And then—beep. beep. beep. A steady, strong rhythm.
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Sarah collapsed against the wall, pulling down her mask. She looked at Julian, exhausted but triumphant. "She's going to live."
Julian sank to his knees, wrapping his arms around Emily as the little girl sobbed in pure relief.
