Chapter 43

"Dad?" I called him because I was afraid to approach him. I was five steps away from him. I don't want to come closer because I don't want to confirm what I have in mind.

I sighed in relief when I saw him open his eyes. He looked dazed for a moment before his eyes met mine. He tried to smile but failed because of the nasal cannula on his nose. He wrinkled his nose as if he wasn't used to having something like that on his nose.

"Come here, Daphne."

I quickly walked toward him. He held one of my hands, even though it was very difficult for him to do so. It seems that it is still difficult for him to move because of his seizure earlier.

"Did I make you worry?" he asked while looking me straight in the eye. I saw the weakness in his face. His eyes were dropping, but he was trying to talk to me now.

"Of course. You didn't know how much I worry about you." I said, trying to steady my voice. He smiled