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The Shadow of the Past

Little Maddy was back to playing her usual adorable, starry-eyed self.

Julian wanted to reach down and sweep her up into his arms, but the slightest shift of his torso instantly tore at his fresh stitches. Remembering his tactical status as a heavily "injured" patient, he could only lift his uninjured hand, gently and affectionately ruffling the little girl's hair