Back on Her Feet

Cora woke up feeling dizzy, and she could feel the soreness in her throat.

Glancing around, she noticed that she was in a ward, and Martha was knitting a sweater beside her. She mustered her strength to get up from the bed.

“Mom,” she murmured in a hoarse voice.

“Cleo, you're awake?” Martha stopped knitting. “You had a high fever for three days. Your brother and I were so worried about you!”

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