CHAPTER 11.2

The doctor's words repeated several times in my mind. I couldn't even speak as my chest continued to tighten. It's like I'm being killed inside, thinking that maybe Mother Rosario will die tomorrow.

"Mayu, calm down. The doctor can't tell when a person will die. Mayu, God has mercy." Alice tried to calm me down, but I couldn't stop crying.

My tears flowed continuously, and it seemed as if a dagger had stabbed my heart.

"Alice, I c-an't lose Mother Rosario y-et. I c-an't."

"Shh, not yet. M-other Rosario will fight. S-he will protect you, Mayu. She will not leave us."

I don't know if it was for me or for herself. Her tears are also falling uncontrollably.

I hugged her, and we both cried in each other's arms.

What if Mother Rorasio died? We will both live, but I know we won't be happy.

"Trust me, Mayu. Mom can handle it. She can handle hand-washing hard pants; she can do it," she uttered, but her eyes welling up with tears.

I looked at Mom in the ICU mirror several times. Even I had a ha