Chapter 196

The beeping sound of the machine was the only noise in the silent room, it had been two days already since Leena was hospitalized. Ricio walked in to see her in the same position he had left her a while ago, she held onto Leena's hand like she was slipping away.

He sighs then calls her,

“Ella, you have to take it easy on yourself before you break down”. Rico says to her

“I don't think Mother Guilt would let me do that. She's in so much pain and hasn't opened her eyes yet, I'm scared Ricio”.

She turned to him, she was already looking like the ghost of her former self

Ella sat on a chair next to her daughter's hospital bed, her face drawn and haggard. She looked as if she hadn't slept in days. Her eyes were red and puffy, and her hair was disheveled. She clutched her daughter's hand, watching the rise and fall of her chest as she breathed. The beeping of the machines and the smell of disinfectant filled the room, and it was a stark contrast to the homey c