Chapter 5

When I got to the hospital, Alexis and Sophie were already in the room. The ventilator was gone, and Edward was propped up in bed, his eyes unfocused, but his lips were moving.

Alexis was holding his hand, sobbing uncontrollably. "Edward, do you recognize me? Look at me."

Edward's gaze slowly shifted to Alexis, his lips moving as he tried to speak, but only a faint, indistinct sound came out.

"Mom..."

Alexis broke down even harder.

I stood at the doorway, without entering.

Sophie spotted me and waved me over. I went to her and took my place at the…