Chapter 58

Summer’s POV

It was daylight when I managed to open my eyes. My neck was so stiff, I just about managed to move my head. I saw three sleeping children. It must have been early. They were sleeping on a travel bed next to the hospital bed I was lying on. Elizabeth was staring down at me, crying “welcome back” she whispered. “We have all missed you.” I couldn’t talk, so she gave me a sip of water cup with a beaker lid.

She placed the cup down, walked over to the kids, and shook them gently. “Max, Jax, Eden, Someone’s here to see you.” They started stirring but never woke. “Someone is waiting to say hello to you. But you have to be gentle with her.”

“Hi babies,” I was surprised they recognized my voice. It was so croaky. But they did.

Max was the first to sit up. He crawled over Jax to get to me. Then he planted many kisses on my face. “Mommy, never leave us again. You’re not allowed.” Jax cried as he hugged my chest. “Mommy”. Eden just cried. “Mommy.” she cried again.