Chapter 71

Ariel

Mama's eyes bored into mine as I licked my lips and gulped.

My throat was parched and I scrunched my face at the soreness I felt after swallowing while wondering when the doctor would show me mercy and allow me to take a cup of water.

"Are you alright, my child?" Her voice was soft and melodic, soothing all the build-up of heartache and trauma I experienced in the past two days.

I shook my head and gulped again in preparation for my response.

"Please, don't talk if you aren't up to it," She suggested and gently lowered herself to the space on the bed.

Feeling too...