Edward patted his shoulder. "Yes, both of you have been through a lot."

Vik shook his head, his eyes stinging with tears. "It’s not difficult. But for us, it’s that you woke up."

Edward had barely regained consciousness. He was also nowhere near being recovered. After talking with them for a while, Edward felt extremely tired. Realizing this, Mary asked him to take a rest and went to prepare some food for him in the kitchen.

Vik wasn't long behind her as she went into the kitchen. "Mom, I've got to talk to you about something important."

“What is it?”

Mary, washings vegetables, looked over.

"I may have to be...