The sun cast a slanted light, following the hurried footsteps of a group of doctors in white coats and scrubs.

In the hospital room, Margaret was being wheeled out by the surgical team.

Elowen held her mother’s hand tightly, trailing behind with small steps, a smile fixed on her face. "Mom, don’t be scared. Just sleep for a bit, and when you wake up, you’ll see me and sis." Just moments ago, she had lied to her mother after taking a call from her sister outside, saying Iris ...