Chapter 114. Rest

The sound of the machine woke me up. I had a pounding headache as I opened my eyes, and the sudden brightness of the light caught me off guard.

It was a hospital room again. I wanted to get up from the bed, but it felt like I had no strength to do so. Moving my body even an inch felt incredibly difficult. I tried to speak, but no words came out. I turned to look at the door when I heard it open.

"Looks like you're awake," it was Mama. "How are you feeling?" she asked as she approached my bedside, carrying a tray of fruits.

"R-Roy," I struggled to say.

She paused in her task, looking at me but then continued. I couldn't help but notice, even though I didn't want to.

"Roy, Mama," I repeated, trying hard to sit up, but she gently pushed me back down.

"It would be better for you to rest, Dianna. Your strength will come back faster if you do," she said.

I wanted to scold her because that wasn't the answer I was seeking. Plu