Lilith.

I arrived at the hospital with some gifts and cards that I got for my mum and sister.

With a heart heavy with expectations, I pushed the door open to see my mum lying quietly on the bed.

The air was heavy with silence, except for the beeping of the machines that surrounded her in order to keep her alive.

I wiped the tears that dropped down my eyes as I didn't want her to see how weak I was.

I had to be strong for them.

“Mum,” I called gently, tapping her shoulder lightly.

Her dull eyes parted, and a forced smile crossed her pale face.

“You came,”...