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Lucien sat in the uncomfortable hospital waiting room chair, his thoughts racing faster than the clock on the wall. He couldn't bear the thought of losing his beloved wife and partner, Vivienne.
They had so much more life to experience together, and he couldn't fathom a future without her by his side. The hours ticked by like an eternity, as Lucien anxiously awaited news from the ICU.
The doctors came in and out of the room, their words a blur to Lucien's ears. All he could focus on was the fact that his wife was fighting for her life, and he felt helpless to do anything to help her.
The tension in the air was palpable, and the waiting room seemed to suffocate Lucien.
Finally, after what felt like an eternity, the doctors emerged from the ICU with a small smile on their faces. "She's stable, for now," they said, and Lucien felt a weight lift off his shoulders. Relief flooded through his body, and he let out a deep sigh.
