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During those first moments in the ER, I kept replaying the scene in my mind. The way Patricia\u2019s face had contorted with rage when I tried to leave. How Gerald had actually laughed when I\u2019d stumbled trying to get to the door. The weight of Tyler\u2019s briefcase hitting the floor echoed louder in my memory than my own screams.<\/p>\n

A plastic surgeon was called in to consult on the burns. Dr. Rachel Martinez examined me with careful hands, her expression growing more serious as she assessed the damage.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese are deep,\u201d she said quietly. \u201cWe\u2019ll need to focus on keeping infection away right now, but you\u2019re going to need multiple grafting procedures. I\u2019m so sorry this happened to you.\u201d<\/p>\n

Her kindness cracked something open inside me. I started crying and couldn\u2019t stop, even as they wheeled me toward the operating room. A nurse held my hand the entire way, telling me over and over that my baby would be okay, that I was going to be okay, that I was safe now.<\/p>\n

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During those first moments in the ER, I kept replaying the scene in my mind. The way Patricia\u2019s face had contorted with rage when I tried to leave. How Gerald had actually laughed when I\u2019d stumbled trying to get to the door. The weight of Tyler\u2019s briefcase hitting the floor echoed louder in my memory…<\/p>\n

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