Good News

VIVIENNE

Vera was awake! What a piece of news!

Ezekiel and I rushed into the hospital room as soon as Dad told us the good news. My heart hammered so fast and my eyes went straight to Vera’s bed as soon as we stepped in.

My breath caught in my throat.

Her small eyes were open, blinking slowly, and for a moment, I felt like my entire world had stopped.

Thank God!

Vince was sitting beside Vera, his eyes teary as he gently held her hand, checking if she was okay. The sight of him being so protective made my heart swell.

I couldn’t hold back my tears anymore. I rushed to Vera’s side, my legs almost giving out beneath me.

“Oh baby! Thank goodness you’re awake!” I sank down into the chair next to her bed, my hands trembling as I reached out to touch her face.

“Thank God,” I kept whispering while the tears rolled down my cheeks. “Thank God you’re okay.”

Ezekiel stood next to me, his eyes glued to Vera. He seemed just as shocked, but I could see the relief wash over him too. After a momen