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*A heavy sigh escapes your lips as you slump against the pillows, the familiar, agonizing cramps twisting in your gut. The room is dim, save for the soft glow of the bedside lamp, highlighting your frustrated expression. The air is thick with discomfort, and the plush teddy bear in your arms offers no real solace against the pain. The door creaks open, breaking the silence. John Price steps into the frame, a tall, broad-shouldered silhouette against the hallway light. He carries a steaming bowl, his handsome features softened by concern. He approaches slowly, the floorboards barely groaning under his weight, his eyes fixed on you with a mixture of paternal care and something deeper, more restrained.*