Oliva dreamed of a bright future — education, a career, and the beautiful family she and Shane Johnson always wanted to build together. They were so young and so happy... it felt like their whole life was ahead of them. But one fateful night destroyed everything. During a horrific car crash, Shane ended up saving Oliva by shielding her in a way that was unexpected for everyone... but he paid for it with his life. While Shane and another friend tragically died, 19-year-old Oliva was left with devastating injuries, and her first words after waking up from the coma made everyone cry... At that time she didn’t even suspect that she would have to fight for her former life...

Nothing Seemed Out of Place Yet

That ill-fated day, April 14, was surprisingly warm and sunny. Oliva couldn’t stop smiling. Today, she was going to meet Shane. Her Shane... The guy with whom everything felt almost perfect. They were only nineteen but somehow it seemed like they had already figured out what real love was. No fights, no jealousy, no cold silence. Only support, laughter, and shared dreams about the future. 

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Everyone around them used to say they were meant for each other — that they would definitely get married and stay together forever. She had just left college, feeling light and happy, her backpack slung over one shoulder, when Shane’s silver car pulled up by the curb. He rolled down the window and waved — he looked so happy to see her.

Moments You Want to Make Last

Oliva jumped into the car, and Shane immediately pulled her into a tight hug, like he hadn’t seen her in years.
— I missed you, — whispered Shane, kissing her gently on the temple.
— It’s only been three days, — she laughed.
— Yeah but those were the most boring three days of my life.
They didn’t rush. They just sat there, hugging, talking, sharing how their day went. Swapping stories, laughing at silly gossip from school. 

These conversations were home to them — warm, comforting, something to hold on to. Moments like these were what life was made of... if only they knew it would be their last.

Plans for the Evening — As Perfect As Always

— We’ll pick up Aiden at the bookstore, — Shane reminded her.
— Sure. And then — Ace’s barbecue. Is everyone coming?
— Even Lesley. With her new boyfriend.
— Now that’s gonna be a show!

They laughed. Shane sang along to the radio, and Oliva recorded him on her phone, wanting to save that memory forever. He held her hand at every red light. The world outside felt like a movie set built just for the two of them — their perfect little universe. Then Shane’s phone rang.

A Warning Everyone Ignored

He glanced at the screen and pressed the speaker button.
— Mom, hey! We’re just on our way to pick up Aiden.
— Shane, I just heard the forecast... They’re saying there’s going to be a strong storm tonight. Heavy rain, wind... just like it usually gets around here. Maybe it’s better not to go anywhere tonight? Just come home early, okay? Let all your friends come over to our place, I’ll cook something nice and I promise I won’t get in your way!

There was something strange in his mother’s voice. Not just concern. It was like a deep worry she couldn’t quite explain... as if she was sensing something bad was about to happen...

No Time to Talk — Let’s Just Have Fun!

Shane continued with a joking tone:
— Mom, don’t start, — Shane laughed. — We’re not driving to the end of the world. Ace is throwing a barbecue, everyone will be there! And I promised Oliva. Seriously, don’t panic.
— It’s just... — her voice trembled, — just be careful, okay? Don’t speed. And if the weather gets worse — come straight home. I don’t know why but I have a bad feeling...Shane smiled, glanced at Oliva, and winked.

— Everything will be fine, Mom. I promise. Love you.
He ended the call and turned the music back on as if nothing had happened.
— Parents always overreact, — he said with a dramatic sigh.

Nothing Seemed Out of the Ordinary

On the back seat lay Shane’s hoodie — the very one he wore when he first told her he loved her. In his phone, he had saved a screenshot of the ring he wanted to buy for their anniversary. He had already come up with the perfect way to propose. But Oliva didn’t know about that yet.
They were just driving to hang out with friends. Just planning to eat some barbecue, laugh, play board games, maybe sing a little by the fire.

Neither of them had the slightest idea how fragile plans could be sometimes... Shane lit up with joy — he saw Aiden and was so happy that he hit the brakes too sharply.
— Whoa! — Oliva gasped in shock.

You Should Never Ignore Caution

Shane smiled slightly, trying to hide a flicker of nervousness.
— Sorry, babe, — he said, — got a little too excited with the brakes. I just want to grab Aiden and get to the barbecue already.
Oliva shrugged, trying not to show her concern.
— It’s okay, — she said, — but don’t you feel like the universe is screaming at us to be careful today?

She looked out the window but Shane didn’t seem to notice her words. If only someone had listened to those quiet little warnings...

Toward What They Couldn’t See Coming

Aiden jumped into the car with a big grin.
— Hey, guys! — he said cheerfully. — Ready for barbecue and fun?
They started chatting, turned the music up, and the mood lightened. 

The whole ride was filled with talks about the evening, laughter, and excitement. But there were only ten minutes left until they reached their destination...

Let Me Drive for a Bit

Suddenly, Aiden turned to Shane.
— Hey, let me take the wheel for a bit, — he said with enthusiasm. — I’ve been dying to drive today!
Shane hesitated at first but Aiden insisted.
— You’re a great driver, — Aiden grinned. — These curves are perfect — show me how it’s done. Shane sighed and, holding back a quiet unease, pulled over and gave up the driver’s seat. 

They started moving again, and Shane immediately switched into full instructor mode like he’d spent half his life teaching at a driving school.
— Don’t forget to brake gently before the turns, — he advised. — Keep a firm grip on the wheel.

Sharp Turns and Rising Tension

The driver was doing his best but it was clear from his eyes — he was nervous. One turn followed another, the road grew narrower and more winding.
— Slower! — Shane said quietly. — No rush, we’ve still got time.
Aiden nodded but his hands were shaking. 

The car was filled with silence, only the hum of the engine and the tires screeching against wet asphalt... Oliva could feel her heart pounding like crazy but she kept telling herself everything would be fine... Just a little longer and they’d be there...

Losing Control...

Suddenly, the car slipped on the wet road. The tires lost grip, and the vehicle started to skid.
— Hey, careful! — Shane shouted, trying to help.
But it was too late. The car wasn’t responding to the steering, and with a deep crash, it slammed into the corner of a house by the road. Glass shattered onto the pavement. 

Metal bent and groaned... There are no words to describe how terrifying — and how fast — it all was...
Frightened people rushed out of the house and saw a nightmare unfolding... Screams filled the street — but not from the car. Inside, there was total silence...

A Horrific Scene Inside the Car

When neighbors ran out of their homes, they were met with a horrifying sight... The car stood crumpled on the roadside, windows shattered, and inside — three motionless bodies. It looked as if they were already gone...

One man shouted and ran toward the vehicle to help but was suddenly stopped by the voice of another neighbor — a middle-aged man:
— Stop! Do not touch them! Only someone trained in first aid should go near — you could make things worse!
The crowd froze and stepped back in confusion. Silence and dread filled the air. Everyone knew — the next few minutes would decide everything...

A Lifesaver in an Emergency

Those who had witnessed the terrible crash immediately called an ambulance but they knew — time was the enemy. One of the men who lived nearby was a doctor, and that day, he happened to be home. A witness called him right away:
— Doctor, there’s been a serious accident, three people unconscious — we need help! Please, come quickly!

He grabbed his jacket and rushed out, grabbing his medical kit and everything needed for first aid. He was in his sixties, calm and experienced, and he knew — every second could mean the difference between life and death.
Everyone held their breath...

The First Touch of Life

He reached the wrecked car before anyone else. In one glance, he took in the scene — three unmoving bodies, a destroyed vehicle. As neighbors gathered behind him, he took charge:
— Step back. Don’t touch them. I’m a medical professional. I’m starting first aid now.

He gently opened the door and began carefully pulling the young people out, checking their condition, searching desperately for any sign of a pulse...

First Touch of Life

He checked Shane first, then Aiden but felt no pulse. Still, he hoped the paramedics might save them... His heart ached with pain. Then his fingers touched Oliva — a faint heartbeat!
— She’s alive, — the doctor whispered, feeling relief and hope.

He applied a tourniquet to her heavily bleeding arm, trying not to cause more harm, and prepared for further action. She was unconscious but her breathing was steady... And if only someone had known then that she survived because of her beloved Shane...

The Siren Approaches

The anxious sound of a siren grew louder. The doctor continued examining Oliva’s wounds, assessing her condition and preparing her for transport. Around them was silence broken only by the cries and quick footsteps of people rushing to help. Every second felt like an eternity. 

Finally, flashing lights appeared nearby and a team of medics poured onto the scene. They immediately took control and began professional treatment. They performed resuscitation on the boys and, to great sorrow, confirmed the death of two... Oliva was rushed to intensive care...

First Minutes of Hope

Oliva arrived at the hospital unconscious. She was immediately moved to the ICU. The doctors knew every minute counted. Walking beside the stretcher was the same neighbor-doctor who had pulled her out. He kept all the vital signs he had recorded in mind and silently prayed the girl would survive...

When he left the emergency room, he called Oliva’s mother using the contacts found in the girl’s phone. Hearing her daughter was in the hospital, the mother immediately rushed out...

A Mother Nearly Fainted

Twenty minutes later, Oliva’s mother arrived at the ward as fast as she could. She was in shock. At first, she couldn’t believe what she was hearing:
— Where is my girl? Where is my baby?! Let me see her!
The nurses tried to be gentle but firm. The doctor who had been at the accident scene came out to her himself. 

Quietly and calmly he explained:
— She’s alive. That’s already a miracle. Stay strong...
Those words became her only support at that moment.
— But what happened? I don’t understand anything... — the woman sobbed...

The Unknown Is Worse Than Anything

She wasn’t allowed into the ICU right away. She sat in the corridor, clutching her phone, afraid even to breathe. An hour passed. Then another. No news, no explanations. Just white walls and the sound of dripping behind the door.

The medical staff said nothing — not because they didn’t want to but because they weren’t sure if Oliva would survive. The night passed like a fog. Only the next morning did one of the doctors finally come out to her.

A Hard Truth to Hear

— Are you Oliva’s mother? — asked the young doctor. She only nodded.
— We performed a CT scan, an MRI, and a full examination. I... have to tell you that the injuries are very serious.
He began speaking in dry, medical terms but the woman’s vision blurred.
— Multiple fractures. Face, skull, wrist, ribs, pelvis. But the most severe injury is to the neck. Vertebrae C5 and C6 are damaged.

— But why hasn’t she woken up yet? Why are her eyes closed?! — the mother interrupted in despair.
The doctor looked away. His voice grew softer:
— She’s in a coma...

A Mother’s Shock

Everything went dark before Roselyn’s eyes when she heard the doctor’s terrible words. It felt like the ground vanished beneath her. She began gasping for air, trying to say something but only hoarse sounds came from her throat.

— No... please... no... — she whispered barely audibly, clutching the edge of the chair.
The doctor immediately rushed to her side, trying to hold her up:
— You need to sit down. Deep breaths... please, stay with us...
But it was too late. The woman fainted and collapsed right into the nurse’s arms...

Waking Up in Her Own Pain

When Roselyn came to, she was already lying on a hospital bed. The white ceiling, the dim light, the ringing in her ears. She tried to sit up but didn’t immediately understand where she was. A few seconds — and everything came back to her memory. Coma, Oliva, the accident...
— No... — she rasped — Lord, no...

She burst into bitter tears, hiding her face in her hands. Those tears were not just pain — they were helplessness. Then — desperate determination. She couldn’t give up. She was a single mother. Besides her and Oliva’s sister, they had no one else...

Alone Against the Pain

Roselyn slowly stood up. Her body trembled but inside a new strength was growing. She knew she had to hold on. Care for her daughter herself, pray, believe. Oliva was her only one. And even if it took days... weeks... or a month...

She didn’t yet know that the coma would really last a month. That severe consequences would follow. And the worst — that this was not even the worst that awaited ahead... It turned out that something terrible had happened to Oliva’s body but the doctors had not yet told the mother...

How the Evil Eye Came...

As soon as her other daughter Emily heard what happened to her sister and mother, she immediately flew to the hospital as fast as she could. And there, at the threshold, appeared Emily — the eldest daughter, Oliva’s sister. She hugged her mother tightly, seeing her condition...

— Mom... stay strong. I’m here. We’ll get through this.
But instead of an answer, Roselyn whispered through tears:
— She cursed her... That witch cursed her...
— Who, mom? What do you mean? Emily was speechless for a moment, not understanding what her mother was talking about...

She Wanted to Blame Everyone Around...

Roselyn continued without a doubt in her voice:
— That old hag! The neighbor! Remember how she always grumbled that no life can be that perfect? That a girl can’t be that happy... I knew she was malicious, jealous! 

— She cursed my baby... Remember how every time she saw Oliva with Shane she’d say, “Well, lovebirds, how long will you stay so happy?” Roselyn literally burned with anger, which only made her feel worse...

Daughter’s Worries

Emily looked at her with concern:
— Mom, no... don’t say that. You have to pull yourself together. We have to be strong. For Oliva...
Roselyn pressed her lips tight. 

The darkest thoughts spun in her head, she grasped for any explanation just to keep from going mad. Any reason, any answer... she wanted to take out her pain on everyone around... And yes, many really envied them...

Too Beautiful a Story

Even though Roselyn was without a husband, she and her daughters were often called the perfect family — they really had very warm relationships. And Oliva and Shane didn’t leave anyone indifferent — lovers straight out of a movie. Beautiful, young, happy! Everyone said: “If only we had that...”
Roselyn had been in the hospital for a few days — and still wasn’t allowed to visit Oliva... 

Roselyn’s mind kept spinning endless memories that literally ate her from the inside... She had almost started blaming herself for having nearly pushed Oliva a year ago to go on a date with Shane... That day Roselyn would now remember forever...

A Year Ago…The Backstory

That day Oliva came home earlier than usual — she didn’t feel well during her last class. At first, she decided not to pay much attention but then the headache worsened and she felt aching all over. It was clear: she was sick. And yet she didn’t want to leave. 

Oliva loved her university and her major — she was proudly a first-year student at Grand Canyon University and dreamed of someday working for the Los Angeles Police Department. She wasn’t just studying criminal justice — she believed she could really change the world.

Sisterly Care

At home was her sister Emily. She saw at once that Oliva looked pale and immediately got worried:
— What’s wrong? Your face is as white as chalk.
— It’s nothing... Just a little chills, — Oliva tried to brush it off, dropping her backpack.

Emily was already putting on the kettle and rushing to the medicine cabinet. 
— Sit down. Don’t argue with me. I’ll make you tea with honey now and find that syrup that always helped you.

Care Comes First

Oliva as always felt very touched — their family was always warm and cozy like that...
— Um... thanks. You’re like a second mom to me, — Oliva weakly smiled.
— What mom? — Emily snorted. — I just don’t want you to get bedridden.

In their family, care came without words or demands. Just quiet, warm understanding... It seemed their family happiness would last forever... but...

A Mother Who Held Everything in Her Hands

Roselyn, their mother, was about to come home from work. She was a strong woman — she opened and ran her own beauty salon, worked hard but always found strength for her daughters. In the morning she left in a business suit and heels, and in the evening, having changed into slippers, she would sit with the girls in the kitchen, listening to their stories. 

She never frightened them with life — she taught them to be strong and not be afraid to dream. That evening Roselyn came home tired but with a smile.

The Evening That Changed Everything

Roselyn put down her bag, threw her coat over the back of a chair, and approached her daughters. She immediately noticed that Oliva was not herself.
— What’s wrong, sunshine? — she asked, touching her daughter’s forehead. — You’re hot. You’re pushing yourself too hard again…
Oliva gave a tired smile.

— It’s nothing, just a cold, Mom. I’ll lie down a bit, and it’ll pass.
Roselyn, as always, wanted to switch her daughters’ minds to something good. She took a box of candies from her bag — the kind they loved since childhood — and suddenly said casually:
— Oh, by the way… Shane asked about you today.

What Made Oliva So Happy

Oliva sharply turned her head. Her cheeks blushed slightly.
— Really? What did he say?
— Nothing special, I just happened to meet him downtown. He said he saw you today near your campus when he was passing by but you seemed sad. 

He asked if everything was okay. Roselyn squinted as if she knew something…

A Mother’s Advice

— He’s a good boy, — she added. — Maybe you should reply? I can see how he looks at you.
Oliva sighed, turning to her pillow.
— Mom, I already have so much going on... But maybe he really isn’t bad. I just… don’t know.

And Roselyn was already smiling. She didn’t insist but she felt that something was about to happen. And then she didn’t yet know that this innocent conversation would be remembered for a lifetime...

When It Was Just Beginning

At that time, Oliva had known Shane for only a month — and they met when she was not planning anything in terms of relationships... Studies, lectures, a bit of tiredness — and suddenly a notification on Instagram. An unknown profile. Shane Johnson. The name meant nothing but the profile picture — a confident half-smile, a gaze into the camera — immediately caught her attention. 

She clicked on the profile: photos, travels, friends. Nothing extra.
— Hi, you’re a very beautiful girl, — read the first message.
— Do we know each other? — she replied a couple of hours later, half-seriously, half-joking.
Thus began a dialogue that quickly turned into endless conversations.

They Were Inseparable

In the morning — wishes for a good day, in the afternoon — memes, discussions about movies and music, closer to night — heartfelt talks. He turned out to be smarter than she thought. And kinder. And most importantly — he listened. Didn’t interrupt, didn’t try to impress, didn’t “play the hero.” He was just there, and it worked magic on her.

— You know, I didn’t think I’d get so hooked on someone from the internet, — he admitted on the fifth day.
— And I didn’t think I’d even open a stranger’s message, — she answered with a smile.

The Silence That Scared

But then after a couple of weeks — silence. Not a single message. No likes. Emptiness... A day passed. Then another. Oliva tried not to think about it but every time she opened her phone, she still waited. Her heart tightened when she saw: “offline” and nothing more...
Her sister noticed her depressed state.

— What’s wrong with you? You just almost got better, — Emily was surprised.
— It’s okay. It’s just... the guy disappeared, — Oliva muttered, trying to hide her emotions.
— Which guy? The one you were texting with all night without stopping?
Oliva rolled her eyes but didn’t deny it.

The Message That Changed Everything

On the third day, she received a worried message. He apologized, explained that friends suddenly took him out of town where there was no signal. He didn’t know it would turn out this way, didn’t want to disappear, and now just hoped she would forgive him. 

Oliva read the message, and her heart gradually melted. He was worried, he explained — that meant a lot.
But now... now she hesitated.
— So what will you do? — Emily asked, watching her.
— I don’t know, — Oliva whispered. — I want to reply to him. But it feels like I’m afraid he’ll disappear again.

The Very Decision

And so Oliva lay at home with a fever and cough... instead of thoughts about studying, all her thoughts were about him... She held the phone in her hand for a long time. She pondered. Her mother’s words, his explanations, memories of their last conversations swirled in her mind. She took a deep breath and wrote back. 

She had no idea that this would be the beginning of the most sincere, bright... and tragic story in her life. Shane replied almost immediately and was already at her house the very next morning with a basket of fruit and vitamins. That’s how their first meeting happened, after which they were inseparable until that very tragic day...

Too Good to Be Just Temporary

From that day on, they hardly parted. Study, work, meetings with friends — it all happened together now. Oliva seemed to have moved into his apartment: in the morning they drank coffee together, he saw her off to classes, and in the evening she returned to the place that now smelled of his cologne, where her favorite pajamas lay, and where two sets of toothbrushes had long been standing in the bathroom.

— We practically live together, — she told her sister. — We didn’t even plan it, it just happened. Everything went as if by itself…
On Sundays they went to church, and after the service, they had breakfast with his friends, talked about where to go for the weekend, laughed, held hands. In those moments, it seemed that everything was already arranged. Forever...

A Year in Love… and Now Weeks in Silence

A whole year of love and euphoria had flown by in the relationship between Oliva and Shane. They could no longer imagine life without each other. Everything that came before felt irrelevant. Everything that was to come — they imagined only together. But now…Oliva lay in a hospital bed, motionless, pale, with thin tubes in her nose and the sound of the IV dripping beside her. And Shane… was gone. He died instantly — in that very crash. And she… didn’t even know yet.

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A week passed. Oliva’s mother and sister were finally allowed into her room. Until then — only updates from doctors, only the silent walls of the corridor and waiting behind glass doors. They hadn’t been let in — the coma was deep, her condition unstable. But then, when the vitals began to improve, Roslyn and Emily walked in… and their hearts broke at the sight before them…

A Month Later — A Miracle

Exactly one month had passed. A morning like any other. Soft light in the room, the familiar hum of machines. And suddenly…
— Mom?.. — came a faint, hoarse whisper.
Roslyn snapped her head up. Her eyes widened. Emily jumped from her chair.
— Oliva?! Oh my God! She’s awake! Sis! Sis, can you hear us?!
Oliva’s eyes were open. Deep. Aware. She looked at them — she recognized them. She smiled. Her lips trembled but she still whispered:
— I love you so much…

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Words. Real, conscious words. She remembered them. She was speaking. She knew who they were. She was… with them.
Roslyn collapsed onto the bed, hugging her daughter so gently it was as if she feared breaking her. Emily cried, laughing at the same time. It was a true miracle!

The Blow After the Miracle

But the euphoria didn’t last long. As soon as the doctors completed the necessary tests, their faces turned pale. One of them pulled Roslyn aside. He spoke cautiously, softly, choosing his words.
— We have to warn you… There’s been a spinal cord injury. A very serious one. We tried… But…
Roslyn stood frozen.
— What… do you mean?

— She’s paralyzed, — the doctor said. — Completely. Not a single signal is reaching from her brain to her body. Not a finger… not a toe… She won’t be able to move.
Silence, a roaring in the ears, tears — again… Roslyn couldn’t believe what she was hearing…

Without a Single Movement

Oliva didn’t realize what was happening right away. She felt a strange emptiness in her body but thought — it’s just weakness. But then — when she couldn’t move her hand. When she couldn’t feel the sheet. When the nurse quietly said:
— I’m going to lift you now, don’t be scared.
— What’s happening?.. — she whispered. — Why can’t I…
Their eyes met.
— Please… tell me…

But no one spoke. Only her mom squeezed her hand. And Emily looked away. Oliva closed her eyes. Inside, it felt like glass had shattered.
— Will I… not be able to move for long? And where is Shane? Why hasn’t he come to see me yet?.. — she asked.
Roslyn and Emily looked down at the floor…

The Truth That’s Impossible to Say

The most terrifying part wasn’t the injury. It was what had to be said. That Shane was gone… That she survived — because he died.
Her mom and sister had spent days rehearsing how to tell her. They were afraid of every word. But they couldn’t stay silent any longer. Oliva was already asking questions, staring into space, repeating more and more each day:
— Where is he?.. Why isn’t he coming?.. Doesn’t he know I’m awake?

Roslyn pressed her lips together. Emily would leave the room just to cry. But the moment came…
They sat beside her, took her hands, and told her everything — from that horrible night, the crash, the details that made hearts ache. How Shane ended up on top of the others, how his body shielded hers from the impact. How he died in her arms…

Tears That Won’t Stop

When Oliva understood it all, she didn’t scream. She just froze. Then looked up at the ceiling and whispered:
— So I’m here… and he’s not. He was right there. He saved me. And I don’t even remember…
And then it broke out of her. The sobbing was long, hysterical. She couldn’t believe it. 

Her hands trembled, her eyes were swollen. Oliva cried day and night. Even medication didn’t help…
— Why him and not me? — she whispered. — He was better than me. I would’ve given anything to switch places…

Important Conversation

The turning point came one evening, when her mom stayed with her alone. She sat on the bed, held her daughter’s hand, tears in her own eyes — but her voice was steady.

— Listen to me, Olive. You’re still here. Because you’re meant to live. Shane would’ve wanted that. He wouldn’t forgive you if you gave up. You have to be happy. For him. For yourself…

A Life That Starts Over

Weeks passed. The diagnosis was merciless: total paralysis. No movement, no feeling below the chest. Her fingers didn’t move. The prognosis — nearly none… But Oliva refused to give up. At 19, she felt she had no right to live life halfway. After months of ICU, IVs, treatments — she was moved back home to Carlsbad.

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Oliva began adjusting to her new life. Even just sitting in one position now meant pain. Sometimes, her wheelchair had to be tilted every 20 minutes.
— It’s not just “I can’t walk,” — she said once. — It’s like living in a body that won’t listen to you.
And still, she kept fighting. Every single day.

The First Miracle

It happened on a day just like any other — uneventful, quiet. Oliva was sitting in her chair, looking out the window, thinking of Shane. Suddenly, she felt… something. Weak, like an electric flicker. A gentle twitch...

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She looked down — and couldn’t believe it. Her leg! It moved — just a little.
She screamed from joy.
— Mom! MOM! It moved! I really… I DID IT!
It wasn’t a dream. She had really moved her leg.

Belief Again

The doctors were stunned. But it was a sign. Hope — wasn’t gone.
From that moment, movement began to return — slow but steady. Oliva began a long rehabilitation and pushed herself through endless procedures. Her fingers remained still. But her legs were starting to respond. Every tiny reflex felt like a celebration.

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— I started to believe. Maybe not right away… but I’ll move again. I can feel it.
She remembered Shane every day. With endless love and with gratitude.
— He gave his life for me. So I have to live this life for both of us.
And that became her new purpose.