He's Bleeding

POV: Victoria

I didn’t stay long with Mom and Ciara. Claire’s boyfriend, Kyle went out to get more treats for Mom and her. I sat by Mom’s bedside and held her hand, smiling warmly at her and commending her for her positive attitude. I’m so glad to see her putting so much effort into getting better and getting out of the hospital. If she continues this way, we’ll be out of here in no time.

As I held her hand and looked into my eyes, I couldn’t help but shed tears. Mom held me closer and patted my back softly. She must think that I’m shedding tears of happiness for her recovery. But that is far from the truth. Seeing Mom awake was like a trigger, I wanted to ask her about my father, I wanted to know what she had to say about what my father said. But she is still lying on the hospital bed and I can’t bring it up, I can’t even tell her of Raphael yet.

She may not approve of our relationship and it could make her sad again. She won’t understand my relationship with him, she’ll think I’m