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determination , spared no expense in seeking the best medical treatment for me .
He was hell - bent on avenging my suffering .
But then , in a quiet and desolate stairwell corner , I overheard a conversation .
Frank's voice , filled with hesitation and doubt , echoed through the empty space .
" Sister , was it really right for us to do this to Alice , just to prevent her from participating in the belly - dance performance and ensure Jenny could carry out the blood - moon ceremony ? "
My sister Sarah let out a cold , mocking laugh .
" Frank , you simply don't understand . Alice has always been a show - off . She's well aware of how much Jenny has been looking
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forward to this performance , yet she keeps throwing obstacles in her way .
Jenny , being an adopted daughter, has always had to walk on eggshells in this family . She has no one to rely on in this world . I will never allow Alice to ruin Jenny's chance . If she stands in the way , she can't blame me for being ruthless . "
" But Alice is your own flesh- and - blood sister , Frank's voice carried a tinge of reluctance .
" So what if she's my sister ? On a daily basis , she bosses Jenny around , flaunting her status , and has long since cast aside the family bond .
In my heart , Jenny's happiness is of utmost importance ."
Upon hearing these words , my tears silently trickled down my cheeks .
I couldn't stop my body from trembling
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cried out .
" Rest assured , even if it costs me my life , I'll cure you and make sure you can continue belly dancing , Frank added , feigning
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determination .
I stared numbly at Frank's masterful act , my voice weak and filled with disbelief . " Really ? "
" Of course it's true " .
Frank , his heart wracked with guilt , dared not meet my eyes .
The nurse , holding a water cup , approached the bedside with utmost caution .
Gently , she propped up my head , attempting to slowly pour the water from the small spoon into my mouth .
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However , my lips seemed to be glued shut , refusing to part no matter how hard she tried .
I lay there , my body rigid .
The room was filled with an oppressive silence , broken only by the nurse's soft sighs and the faint sound of her futile attempts to offer me a sip of water .
" Please , girl , cooperate a little and drink some water , ' the nurse pleaded .
She tilted the small spoon slightly , trying to let the water droplets trickle slowly along the corner of my mouth .
However , most of the water slid down my cheek , soaking the pillow .
I fought with all my might to regain control of
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my body , willing even just my lips to move .
But every muscle in my body seemed to have lost its connection to my will , remaining completely unresponsive .
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