The soft ringing of Ella's phone pierced through the peaceful stillness of the room. Groggily, they both stirred, and Ella quickly reached for her phone on the bedside table. The caller ID displayed her mother's name, and she answered with a sense of urgency.
"Hello?" Ella said, her voice still laden with sleep.
"Darling, I have some news from the hospital," her mother's voice trembled on the other end.
Ella's heart raced, and she sat up, her body tangled in the sheets. Liam, equally alert, watched her with concern.
"What's the news, Mom? Is he okay?" Ella asked, her voice quivering.
"He's stable now, dear. They had to run some tests, and they discovered it was a strong virus. The doctors are going to keep him for observation for a few more days, but he's out of immediate danger."
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