Chapter 9

The sensation in my right hand was fading, and I struggled to push my mother away before stumbling forward.

Weak from blood loss, I collapsed onto the ground face-first.

Step by step, my mother approached with a brick in hand, a disturbing smile on her face.

Just as I thought my right hand was beyond saving, a group of passing college students noticed my predicament.

Seeing them, my mother stopped, pretending nothing had happened.

She walked back to her bike and quickly fled the scene.

Fortunately, these students happened to be medical students and quickly called 911 while providing me with basic first aid.

Thanks to their efforts, my hand was saved, but it would take some time before I could use it again.

Miss Hudson rushed over, her eyes turning red at the sight of my cast.

However, she held back her tears, knowing that I would be devastated to miss the competition I had worked so hard for.

The anesthesia had not yet worn off, making speaking difficult for me.

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