Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Josephine took the medicine and lay down. In al drowsy state, she finally fell asleep. Days passed one by one, and Ethan had been in a coma for half a month. His entire body became visibly thin, and even the doctors were planning new strategies, trying various methods to stimulate Ethan’s awakening.

Donna had shed all her tears, and Josephine, while waiting, learned to be strong. Donna was already filled with grief, and she didn’t want to distress Donna further. Now, it was Josephine’s turn to take care of Donna, who had collapsed in the hallway due to low blood sugar from not eating.

Another night descended, and Josephine had stayed awake for over twenty hours without rest. Jacques brought her another sleeping pill to help her rest. She knew that if she didn’t take a break, she might collapse like Donna. By then, the nurses would have to allocate their time to care for her instead. Josephine sighed and popped the pill into her mouth, washing it down with a sip of water.

Meanwhile, Donna was keeping vigil in the ward by Ethan’s bedside, holding her son’s hand. Scenes of her son growing up played in her mind, and the more she thought about it, the more sorrowful she became. Initially, the doctors had given them hope, and they believed Ethan would wake up soon. However, as time passed, their hearts grew anxious and even desperate.

When will Ethan finally wake up? Will he ever wake up? “Please get some rest, Mrs. Quarles.” A nurse approached to assist her. Donna let out a sigh and said, ‘It’s okay. I’ll stay with my son a little longer.”

to withdraw her hand when suddenly,

to look at her son’s hand. Was it just my imagination? Why did it feel

pleaded with grief on the edge of the bed. She knew she must have been mistaken again, caught

the nurse had returned, so she mumbled while leaning

hand patted her shoulder again, and Donna lifted her head to look into a pair of open eyes.

said and pressed the call button for the doctor’s office. Tears. streamed down her face uncontrollably. However, she discovered that Ethan wasn’t comforting her but rather only staring at her blankly. At that, Donna touched his face, whispering anxiously,

couldn’t hold back her tears anymore. She covered her mouth and gazed at Ethan with incredulity. Can it

and hugged her son, disregarding whether he recognized her or not. Her voice trembled with excitement as she said, “You’re finally awake. Thank God!

of relief when they saw that Ethan had awoken. Fortunately, they didn’t have to proceed with the second plan, which was cranial surgery. After

give us some time to examine Mr. Ethan’s condition, Mrs. Quarles,” one of the doctors requested. Donna nodded and went out immediately, promptly informing her husband. “Josephine!

probably took some medicine