Chapter 6

I was back on the hospital bed when I woke up once again. Winston and Asher stood by the bed. Their eyes were red and swollen. Clearly, they have been crying. Winston walked over to me and said hoarsely, "I'm sorry, darling—" I was momentarily stunned before it hit me. I forced a smile and softly said, "There's nothing to apologize for. It's all in the past now." Winston held my hand as tears sprung out again. "Why did you hide it from us? Why didn't you tell us the truth? We could've faced it together—" I shook my head. With a weak yet determined tone, I said, "You would've refused my donation if I told you. I don't want the two of you to suffer. I only wanted happiness for you—" Winston cried, "No! How could I be happy without you?" Asher threw himself on the bed and hugged me tight. He was sobbing uncontrollably as he said, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I shouldn't have blamed you. Can you please come back? Please—" I looked at them and said nothing. Winston held my hand tightly. Altho