Chapter 186

I was startled. Did Anna just respond? She'd been unresponsive after all these years. Could it be that she was about to wake up soon? My heart pounded with excitement as I quickly summoned the doctors over. I paid a hefty sum to have Anna hospitalized in a private hospital, so doctors were always on duty around the clock. Soon, a group of doctors filed into the room and conducted various tests on Anna. "How is she?" I asked tentatively. Anxiety stewed in my stomach. Although I had grown used to Anna's appearance over the years, I couldn't help but feel a surge of hope welling up in my chest after sensing her response earlier. But if this hope were to be shattered… "Mr. Schmitt, based on the results, it seems like your sister has shown signs of awakening. Although it's faint, it's still a positive sign," Anna's attending doctor stated. "Really? Does that mean she's going to wake up soon? How long will it take?" I asked eagerly. "Well…" A bitter smile crossed the doctor's face