Chapter 5

Hot, crimson blood kept pouring out of my body. My consciousness started to blur, the world spinning out of control around me.

I saw Mom finally break out of her trance and let out a scream that could tear anyone's heart apart.

I looked at her, at the face I'd been yearning to see for so long.

I summoned the last ounce of my strength and gave her a weak smile. Blood welled up at the corner of my mouth.

I parted my lips, my voice barely more than a whisper, struggling to utter my last words. "M-Mom... I'm sorry...…