Chapter 30: We Saved a Kid and Maybe Doomed the Rest
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"Amira!"
Emir’s voice rang out the moment he stepped into the room. The instant he saw his little sister lying in the bed, he ran to her, eyes already brimming with tears.
"Big brother," Amira called weakly, her voice faint but no longer hollow. Her complexion, while still pale, was visibly better than before. The feverish flush had faded from her cheeks, and though her body still trembled slightly, her breathing was more even.
Emir fell to his knees beside the bed and took her hand in both of his. His shoulders trembled as he bent forward, tears falling freely as he brought her hand to his forehead and held it close.
"I... I thought..." His voice cracked, and the rest of the sentence never came. He just held on tighter.
"For now, I’ve administered the initial treatment," the doctor said calmly, adjusting the strap of his bag as he stood. "Now that I’ve identified her illness, I’ll return tomorrow with the supplies needed to continue her care."
He gathered his tools, then looked over his shoulder at me.
"Thank you for your work," I said softly, offering him a small bow of gratitude.
"I only did my job," the doctor replied, brushing it off with a slight shrug. But then his gaze shifted to Emir, who was still kneeling by the bed. "Though it seems someone else could use a bit of treatment as well."
"Yes. Please take care of his wound too," I said quickly. My eyes softened as I looked at the boy. "He’s been through a lot tonight."