Chapter 44

“Run, Lulu!” Mom’s voice grew weaker as the net tightened around her.

“No, Mom. I don’t want to go alone. Can you please come with me?”

Mom shook her head as she grew more distant. I got up to chase after her, terrified.

“Wait for me, Mom!”

I opened my eyes all of a sudden.

Bright sunlight shot right into my eyes. I quickly covered them.

A warm yet dry hand touched my shoulder immediately. A voice called out, “Don’t move. You’re still healing. Dear, Lulu’s woken up.”

I returned to my senses. The sharp smell of sanitizer filled my nostrils. There was an IV drip bag right

above my head.

I was still alive!

I remembered now. That kind old man saved me.

yet another

yet loving face appeared in my vision. How long had she been

softly, caressing her

of joy burst forth. “Sweet child. I’m so

sobs. Tears coated my hands. “I thought I would never hear your voice again. I’m so happy you’re still here to call

cry. Mom. I’m okay.” I consoled her. I then turned around

Lulu. Don’t be scared.” Dad was

his face,

His hair was

chin. Only those eyes radiated the

check, Dad? She’s going to drown me again.” I

my head while playfully

us burst into tears again. This

and lifeless when they

been so scared.

said they thought I might never open my eyes again. They cried

left to cry.

Mom’s and Dad’s frail faces

and Dad. I messed up this time. It wouldn’t happen

Mom where the kind old man who saved me was

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