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CHAPTER 74
When they arrived at the hospital, Helena was quickly attended to by the healthcare team. She was seven months pregnant, and the doctors needed to do everything in their power to prevent a premature birth.
At the hospital, Helena was closely monitored. Doctors administered medications to reduce contractions and ensure that the babies stayed in the womb for as long as possible. Helena was worried, but Bruno was by her side the entire time, holding her hand and offering words of encouragement.
Hours passed slowly, and finally, the contractions subsided. Helena sighed with relief, knowing that the babies had a better chance of continuing to develop in the womb for some more time.
While Helena lay in the hospital bed, Bruno approached her, holding Isabel in his arms. The little one watched her mother with curiosity in her innocent eyes.
“We're okay, aren't we, Mom?” Bruno said, gently stroking Helena's hair.
Helena smiled and caressed Bruno
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