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That one sentence sliced deeper than anything her family had done before.<\/p>\n

Just then, Dr. Collins stepped into the room. \u201cMs. Hayes, I\u2019m glad you\u2019re here. We\u2019re waiting for your approval before moving forward.\u201d<\/p>\n

Caroline pointed at the form. \u201cWhy wasn\u2019t I called? I\u2019m the only parent authorized to sign anything.\u201d<\/p>\n

The doctor\u2019s expression tightened. \u201cWe were told you couldn\u2019t be reached, and your family insisted they had permission to approve immediate tests.\u201d<\/p>\n

Caroline\u2019s voice dropped to a steady, razor-sharp calm. \u201cThey were wrong.\u201d<\/p>\n

As if summoned, her family appeared in the doorway again. Riley crossed her arms. \u201cWell, someone had to make decisions. You weren\u2019t here.\u201d<\/p>\n

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That one sentence sliced deeper than anything her family had done before. Just then, Dr. Collins stepped into the room. \u201cMs. Hayes, I\u2019m glad you\u2019re here. We\u2019re waiting for your approval before moving forward.\u201d Caroline pointed at the form. \u201cWhy wasn\u2019t I called? I\u2019m the only parent authorized to sign anything.\u201d The doctor\u2019s expression tightened….<\/p>\n

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