A Mother's Cold Resolve

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where Dr. Evans had his practice. Carol, frantic, met

ll, her breathing shallow. Wires connected her

d, his face set

he announced to Sarah and Mark. "She needs imm

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"The money, Sarah! We need the money now! Call

. Evans, then at her daughter.

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"No? What do

' s no money. And I won' t be calli

d, "I won' t lower my

roup of onlookers in the waiting area – ot

dent journalist and vlogger known for her sharp social commentary. She had recognized

ing in disbelief and fury. "What are y

ce devoid of emotion. "No money, no treatment. Tha

ravely. "Hospital policy requires assurance

ce. The comments on her live stream were already explo

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