THE AFTERMATH
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About four hours later, Marvin’s eyes opened again.

He squinted.

A sharp pain stabbed through his head.

He winced, groaning softly.

His body was no longer shaking. The chaos had passed. But the pain was still there—deep and dull, resting behind his forehead.

Slowly, he turned his head to the side.

The beeping machine beside him was still working… but this time, the sound was calm. His heart rate was steady.

He was breathing normally.

The air felt less heavy now.

He was awake… and he was alive.

Just then, the door opened.

Uncle Christopher walked in with a careful step, holding a file in his hand. His eyes moved quickly to Marvin—and when he saw him awake, sitting up a little, all calm and steady, a deep breath escaped his chest.

He smiled, softly.

“You’re awake… again,” he said, with a calm voice.

Marvin nodded slowly.

He sat upright, moving his back against the pillow. The motion hurt a little, but he could handle it.

Uncle Christopher moved closer, standing by his side now.

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