The moment of anticipation shattered as Dr. Hanson delivered the news. Contrary to Cassandra’s worst fears, it turned out to be an incredible outcome. Cammie had successfully undergone the procedure, and the foreign objects had been safely removed from her stomach. A wave of relief washed over Cassandra, filling her heart with a flutter of joy. Grateful beyond words, she expressed her thanks to Dr. Hanson and made plans to pick up Cammie at dawn.
As she hung up the phone, exhaustion hit her like a crashing wave. The emotional rollercoaster she had endured had left her feeling drained. Yet, in that moment, a comforting sense of calm settled over her. Everything seemed to fall into place, at least for now.