Sophia woke up with a gasp, feeling a sharp pain in her chest. She blinked her eyes, trying to adjust to the bright light. She turned her head to see Jackson seated on a chair next to her bed. He was wearing a blue shirt and jeans, and his brown hair was tousled. He looked tired but relieved.He noticed her stirring and smiled. So, Jackson leaned forward, resting his elbows on his knees and his chin on his hands. "Hey, you're awake," he said softly.Sophia felt a wave of panic hit her, not remembering where she was or what had happened. She looked around, seeing white walls, machines, and tubes. She realized she was in a hospital. She tried to sit up but felt dizzy and weak. She groaned, clutching her head.Jackson was by her side in an instant, sitting on the edge of the bed and holding her hands. "It's okay, you're safe now," he said, gently stroking her hair. "You're in the hospital. You had an accident last night."Sophia's eyes widened, as flashes of memory came back to her. Sh
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