The Woman From Hell

Late at night, I lay on the hospital bed, feeling lost and confused about what to do next.

I would see fleeting images of the times Munchkin and I spent together.

It lasted until I sensed movement beside my bed. I smelled a familiar scent and was soon locked in a familiar embrace.

I turned around and faced Theo. His breath sprayed gently on my forehead. Listening to his heartbeat, I slowly calmed down.

"Stop thinking about it. Have some rest. I'll be here with you." He patted my back like he was coaxing a child. I slowly dozed off. Early next morning, Petra brought chicken soup.

"I rummaged through the fridge yesterday and saw that this chicken looked quite good. I cooked it overnight. I already told the servant to go to the countryside to buy some free-range chicken. Your body needs some nourishment."

As Petra said that, she brought the spoonful of chicken soup to my mouth.

"It's okay, Mom. I can do it myself." I reached out to take the bowl and saw the complicated expression on Petra's face.

just pretending like you're fine. I can't do much for you and can

more than enough." I did not want

doctor said that he's fine. He just said that he needs more

her eyes, I knew she was about to tear up again soon. "It's okay, Mom. Things will get

doctor knocked on the door and walked in. "You're

I nodded.

some of

tried to go forward. I

here, Mom. I'll tell you what the doctor

with you. I'd like to hear it too." Next to me,

doctor says anyway. After he tells Wanda about it, Wanda will come back and let you know. Don't worry." Petra looked at me with reluctance but had no choice but to listen to

me out

confirmed that

the child's body have