Facade of Love

Chapter 106 Time to Wake Up

Mom’s face lit up with joy when she saw my eyes open, and she quickly called for the doctor.

As I took in the stark white surroundings and the doctors in their white coats, it clicked–I was in a hospital.

I watched the doctors talk to my mom after they checked me over. She nodded at everything they said, and then they were gone.

Mom was right there next to me, gripping my hand, her voice breaking as she asked, “You’re awake, sweetie. Hungry for anything? Want me to whip up your favorite?”

I tried to answer, but just then, the door burst open.

Maxwell and Zoe rushed in, breathless with relief.

“Yvette, you’re up! This is awesome–I gotta go tell Madam Young and Iddy!” Zoe blurted out, then dashed off before I could even get a word in.

I wanted to call her back, but she was already gone.

Maxwell leaned against the wall, arms folded, giving me this lopsided look. ” Man, you bled out so much. I was scared we’d lost you for good.”

dare say that! Yvette’s right here, and she’s fine!”

“Yeah, yeah,

them, a lump forming in my throat, but I had to ask, “Mom… my baby…

smile strained. “Yvette, the doc said you can start with something light. I’ll go fix you up a

she dodged the question–she did not want to

voice was heavy when he finally spoke. “The docs did all they could. You nearly didn’t make

the celling as a sharp pain spread through me I had know deep down

hart

time. You’ll heal, and there’ll be other chances. Just focus on

“He was just a six–week whisper of a dream, not even fully shaped. Maybe it’s for the best that he’s gone. I thought his arrival was a sign from above, a nudge to be braver, to fight for my marriage, and to chase the love of my

room door creaked open.

Young,

before turning to me. “If you don’t want them here,

head, managing another half–hearted smile. “No worries. Go see how

He took a moment, eyeing Idris and Madam Young, then finally said, “I’ll be right outside. Anything you

gave him a