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I pull into the car park of Wih she's just realized e're doing here

“Are you serious?” she squeals

I nod “Half an hour on centre court, you versusout done today, so by Tuesday you're ready to just give it your all”

“Oh hs She turns around and squeals at Ji Wimbledon”

He laughs, and I can see that he's happy his daughter is happy “How did you wrangle this?” he murmurs, impressed

“I’et everything I want”

Chapter Fourteen

Scarlett

I listen as the doctor explains to me that Jake will need to be in the hospital for the first week of the trial After that, depending on how he is responding, he may be a candidate to receive the rest of the treatment at Ryder’s house

Jake sits next to lued to his PlayStation, oblivious to how e his life For him, this is just another trip to the hospital, one of many treatments that blend into one another I love thatthis could be I love that despite all he’s been through, he’s still just a little boy

“So what now?” I ask, biting my lip

Doctor Howe s in the ”

I nod, blinking back tears I reach over and put reen eyes, no doubt wondering what's going on

“You're going to be in the hospital for a few days The doctors are going to try and make you better, okay?”

He considers this seriously before responding “Do I get to take my PlayStation?” he asks, his eyes full of concern