Chapter 29

Scott's little eyes opened gradually to realize that he was still in the hospital. His eyes scanned the room and saw his mum beside him, sitting on a chair.

“Mum, good morning.” He greeted her, yawning.

“Son, you're awake? Hope you slept well?” His mum said with a smile, rubbing his little cheeks.

“I think I did.” He answered. “I don't see dad around, where is he? Did he go somewhere?” He asked her as he sat up with her help.

“Yes, he went to see the doctor.” She replied.

“Oh, okay.” He said as he nodded.

“How do you feel today? Do you feel okay? Do you feel any pain anywhere?” She asked him, concerned.

“Mum, I'm fine.” He replied with a slight smile but she immediately noticed that something wasn't right.

“Are you sure? You look like you have something on your mind.” She stated and he looked away from her.

“You do, don't you?” She asked him again.

She gently held his hand in hers as she spoke to him again, calmly, “You know you can tell us anything, right? If there's anything on you