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.

survived yet

are you feeling, darling? Do you feel sick anywhere?” Mom’s delicate yet loving face appeared in my vision. How long had she been crying? Her

softly, caressing

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

it only became painful sobs. Tears coated my hands. “I thought

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

scared.” Dad was by the other side

saw his face, I

father? His hair was a mess, his face swollen,

radiated the familiar light of

keep Mom in check, Dad? She’s

patted my head while playfully reprimanding me. Dad turned around and hugged both of us, chuckling

of us burst into tears

cold and lifeless when they got to me. Even my breathing was shallow. They

been so scared.

I might never open my eyes again. They cried so much it felt like

left to cry.

Mom’s and Dad’s frail faces and knew I had

up this time. It wouldn’t happen

the kind old man who saved me was

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