CHAPTER 49

CHAPTER FORTY-NINE

The atmosphere in the hospital room was somber and tense. The beeping of the machines was the only sound in the room.

I slowly opened my eyes, confused and disoriented. My mind was fuzzy, and I had no idea at first where I was. I looked around the room, my vision still a bit blurry. I saw the faces of nurses hovering over me, and then I saw the faces of my family. They were all looking at me with relief and worry in their eyes. It was a lot to take in and a

I felt overwhelmed.

"Hello, Nora," one of the nurses said, smiling at her. "Welcome back."

I was having a hard time processing what was happening. It was all so surreal.

My kids were stunned and short of words as well. Immediately, I turned my gaze to them, they jumped on me excitedly, and I couldn't help but hug them passionately.

While my kids were hugging me and telling me how happy they were that I was awake, I couldn't help but notice that Aiden was nowhere to be seen. I wondered where he was and why he wa