CHAPTER 143: HE IS AWAKEN

{SIX MONTHS LATER} Caleb stirred from the depths of unconsciousness, his mind groggy and his senses dulled by a prolonged slumber. The soft glow of fluorescent lights danced upon his eyelids as he struggled to orient himself to his surroundings. Slowly, his eyelids fluttered open, revealing a sterile white room bathed in the clinical glow of hospital lights. His chest ached with each breath, and a sharp pang of confusion pierced through the fog of his mind. With a groan, Caleb attempted to sit up, his muscles protesting against the effort after months of inactivity. A fleeting moment of panic gripped him as he scanned the unfamiliar room, his heart racing with uncertainty. The rhythmic beeping of machines nearby filled the silence, punctuating the air with a sense of urgency that only added to his unease. As he struggled to rise, a figure materialized at his side, casting a gentle shadow over his bed. It was Doctor Sam, her blonde hair cascading like a golden halo around her fa