Aliyah blinked at Marion, unsure if she’d heard him correctly.

“What did you just say?” she whispered, her voice trembling.

Marion’s smile grew. “Your uncle… he’s awake. He regained consciousness this morning. The hospital called me first, thinking you might be too overwhelmed.”

A gasp escaped her lips, and before she could stop herself, tears welled up in her eyes. “He’s… he’s really awake?”

Marion nodded. “Yes. The doctors said it’s a miracle. He’s asking ...