Chapter 230

Daphne rushed into the hospital, her heart pounding so loud it echoed in her ears. She didn’t stop to ask for directions, she already knew the ward. The second she opened the door, her chest tightened.

“Mum…” her voice cracked, tears already brimming as she stepped forward.

Her mother lay there, weak, pale, but awake. Her eyes, those familiar, tired eyes—fluttered toward her slowly. Recognition li