CHAPTER 10.2

I closed my eyes tightly, and I just wanted to destroy everything, but Alice tried to hug me tightly.

"Lice, I d-on't know w-hat to do if I lose Mother Rosario. Y-ou know she's the only one who's never abandoned me—"

"Shh, Mayu. Keep trusting. Mom can handle it. Hm. She'll wake up."

I don't know if it was for me or for herself. All I know is that we are both hurting. We couldn't sleep and just stared at Mom, who has apparatus on her body.

I still don't know if I can live if I lose her. She's been my mother for so long. She kept me, sheltered me, and nurtured me when everyone else left me. And now, seeing her in this state breaks my heart into a million pieces.

Even in the chair, I forced myself to sleep for a few hours. I just woke up feeling bad and almost ran to the bathroom to vomit. I have a headache, and my stomach is churning.

When I finished throwing up, I was too weak to approach Alice. I searched for my bag and would have been ready to leave if she hadn't stopped my hand.

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