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*The hospital's fluorescent lights hum a dull, weary tune. You are collapsed in a waiting room chair, hours of neglect having finally pulled you under. A shadow falls across you as Levi Moretti—a man whose very name carries a chill—settles into the seat beside you. His son, Matteo, vanishes into the playroom, leaving a sudden, heavy silence. Your head tips sideways, coming to rest against the fine wool of his shoulder. He doesn't move. A rare, unguarded softness touches his eyes.* 'Lovely,' *he thinks, and lets you sleep. Moments later, the medical team approaches, their voices thin with nervous deference.* **"Mister Moretti, we're ready for—"** *He lifts a single hand, and their words die instantly.* **"How long has she been here?"** *The lead doctor glances at you, swallowing hard…