Chapter 76

ISABELLA'S POV

I didn't know how to feel. I was confused and happy, sad and annoyed all at once.

I smiled, looking out the window while Maxwell drove, but my mind was far far away from the emotions displayed on my face.

My phone buzzed slightly, jerking me out of my thoughts. It was an unknown number. I frowned, opening the message.

“Ma'am, your mother is awake.”

I frowned even further, as my pulse spiked. Who the hell?

I ran the number on Truecaller, and saw the profile as Doctor Yuji. The doctor in charge of…..my mom.

She was awake.

Oh my goodness.

My blood ran cold, but warmth built low in my gut. My heart palpitations increased, sending me into a frenzy I could barely contain. She was….awake.

I hadn't seen her in three weeks, being caught up in the dark web of my now normal life. But she was okay. And she was fine. I took a deep breath, calming my raging heart and typed in a response.

“I'll come and see her tomorrow.”

Maxwell glanced over at me, eyes filled with concern. “Are yo