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In the evening, Rebecca was having dinner with Jeffrey when her phone rang urgently. Seeing it was May, she

answered immediately. “May?”

Jeffrey had no idea what May was saying to Rebecca. He just watched as Rebecca gradually stopped eating, her

eyes welling up with intense emotion.

“I-is it really true?” For the first time, Rebecca felt a surge of powerful feelings stirring deep inside.

“Why would | lie about something like this? May replied gently, not even acknowledging Rebecca’s unusually

formal tone. “Just take your tgetting here, okay? And try to stay calm.”

But calm was the last thing on Rebecca’s mind. She dropped her fork, bolted outside with her phone, then spun

around, snatched her car keys, and sprinted toward her car. She started the engine and sped off as if her life

depended on it.

Jeffrey blinked, taken aback by her reaction. Just as he was about to run after her, his phone rang. It was

Timothy, calling with urgent news. “Mr. Hanson, Amelia just-woke up.”

By the tJeffrey rushed outside, all he caught was the glow of Rebecca's taillights speeding away. Without

missing a beat, he told his men to follow her in another car. He honestly never thought she could be this

impulsive.

Rebecca was overflowing with emotion. As she waited at the red light, her mind raced with everything she

wanted to tell her mother. Her.palms were sweaty where they gripped the steering wheel, and her heart pounded

wildly against her ribs.

As soon as the light turned green, she floored it, racing toward the hospital.

What usually took thirty or forty minutes, she managed in just over twenty. She flung the car door shut and

sprinted toward the inpatient wing, not stopping until she reached the ward door. There, she was breathless, her

hair messy, and her clothes slightly askew.

Rebecca's gaze darted past the doctors and nurses, and at last landed on the person in the hospital bed- Amelia,

her eyes open at last. For a second, Rebecca almost stopped breathing, her chest seized with hope and disbelief.

“Let’s check if she’s conscious first,” one of the doctors said.

“Can you hear me? If you can, blink or nod,” said another.

“Try moving your fingers, or lift your leg. Let's test your motor response.”

“Tell us if anything feels unusual. How are you feeling right now?”

Their voices faded into background noise. All Rebecca could see was her mother’s face-tired, but so familiar that

it hurt. She didn’t dare blink, clinging to the moment, terrified it might dissolve like a dream.

In the next moment, as if sensing the stir in the air, Amelia glanced toward the doorway.

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Their eyes met, and Rebecca completely broke down. Her nose stung, tears spilled over, and her whole body

began to shake. This was real. Her mom was really awake.

Noticing the shift in Amelia's attention, the medical team turned toward the doorway. Timothy walked over to

Rebecca. “We still need to run a few tests-brain scan, EEG, bloodwork. It might take a while, so-"

“I understand,” Rebecca said, her voice trembling as she wiped her tears. “I'll stay quiet. | won't be in the way. |

just... need to see her.”

Timothy offered her a reassuring smile. “Don’t worry. Now that she’s awake, she’s not going back under.”

Rebecca's eyes welled up again. “Okay.”

Just then, Jeffrey arrived. He glanced at Amelia, surrounded by doctors and nurses, and turned to Timothy.

“How's she doing?”

“So far, nothing unusual has cup in the basic checks. She’ll need srehab exercises,” Timothy reported

honestly. “As for everything else, we'll have to wait for all the results before we can give a full evaluation.”

“Good,” Jeffrey replied firmly. “All the testing departments are set. Just head straight there.”

And then, Amelia finished all her tests in no time.

Rebecca didn’t leave Amelia's side for a second, even though Timothy had promised Amelia wouldn't go into a

coma again. Rebecca just couldn’t shake the worry.

“C'mon, why the tears on such a good day?” May nudged Rebecca with her elbow, looking totally composed next

to Rebecca's nervous mess.

Rebecca didn’t take her eyes off the exam room door, her heart doing somersaults in her chest. “They're happy

tears, | promise.”

May let out a soft laugh. “No, they're not.”

Rebecca glanced over at her, confused.

A knowing smile touched May's lips. “This isn’t just happiness. This is what it feels like when you get something

back that you thought was gone forever.”

Rebecca's gaze returned to the door, as if she could see her mother right through it. May was right. This

overwhelming feeling was the shock of a miracle, the dizzying relief of a second chance.

After quite a while, Rebecca glanced over at Jeffrey, who hadn't left her side even for a second. “You should go

hfor the night. I'm staying here with Mom.”

Jeffrey just shook his head. “No worries. I'll stay here with you.”

Rebecca shot him a look, insisting, “No. Seriously, Jeffrey, I'll be fine.”

Jeffrey didn’t say a word, but the stubborn set of his jaw said he was definitely staying put.

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Rebecca could tell from his unwavering gaze—he was determined to stay with her, no matter what.

Half an hour later, Amelia was wheeled back into her room after completing all the tests.

As soon as the doctors gave the all-clear, everyone gathered around her bed. Amelia's eyes shone with warmth,

fixed solely on Rebecca. And in that moment, all the emotions Rebecca had been holding back crushing to

the surface.

“Hey, it's okay,” Amelia whispered, her voice soft and fragmented, barely audible.

Even though the words were faint, Rebecca understood everything they carried: “I'm here. Don’t cry.”

Overcwith emotion, she rushed forward and wrapped her arms tightly around her mother, burying her face

into Amelia’s shoulder. Her voice trembled as she choked out, “Mom.”

Amelia managed to lift her arms and hug her back.

Normally, someone who'd just woken up from years in a coma wouldn't have the strength. But thanks to the

hospital staff's daily care and therapy, her body was just strong enough to return her daughter's embrace.

Watching them, May grinned and teased, “Honestly, if you'd slept another two years, Rebecca would've missed

you so much that she’d need her own hospital bed.”

Amelia softly patted Rebecca’s back, her eyes shining with unmistakable tenderness and love.

“It’s good to see you,” Jeffrey said softly, his voice thick with emotion.

Amelia looked up, studying him for a moment.

She didn’t say anything at first, but under her gaze, Jeffrey suddenly felt uneasy. ‘Why am | so nervous?‘ he

wondered.

“Thank you,” Amelia said, speaking only after she'd really looked at him.

“We're family. No need to thank me,” Jeffrey replied sincerely. “I've already spoken with rehab. Once the test

results cin, they'll put together a detailed recovery plan for you.”

“Okay,” Amelia answered, her words still slow but clear.

Jeffrey glanced at Rebecca, who was still clinging to her mother, and pressed his lips together.

May, who knew Rebecca better than anyone, caught a quiet moment and turned to Jeffrey. “I'll stay here with

Rebecca and Amelia. You head hand get srest.”

Before he could respond, his phone rang. It was Andrea.

He frowned almost imperceptibly and glanced at Amelia. Normally, taking a call from Andrea wouldn't be a big

deal. But under Amelia's watchful eyes, he suddenly felt uneasy.

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Right then, there was a knock at the door. Everyone turned to see Ryan, looking sharp in a tailored suit. He'd

clearly gone out of his way to impress.

He caught Amelia's gaze from across the room, complicated emotions flickering in his eyes. “Amelia, I-"

Amelia shot back coldly, “Get out.”

May just grinned. ‘That's my girl,” she cheered silently. ‘Nothing changes her, not even three years in a coma.

Jeffrey's phone vibrated in his hand, Andrea’s nflashing on the screen. A strange, unwarranted pang of

anxiety shot through him.

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