The steady beeping of medical machines echoed in my ears as I struggled to open my eyes.
Sophie rushed over. Her voice was choked with emotion.
“Hannah… you’re finally awake.”
Tears rolled down her cheeks one after another.
I tried to lift my hand to comfort her, but I could not even move my fingertips.
I knew I was dying.
Oddly, I felt calm.
The only thing I could not let go of was her.
“Sophie… I am sorry.”
My voice was faint and barely audible.
Her eyes grew even redder, and the tears would not stop falling.
I wanted to wipe them away, but no matter how hard I tried, I could not lift my arms.
She understood what I was thinking and leaned in close.
“I am here, Hannah. I am right here.”
I whispered into her ear,
“This last part… It’s the only thing I can do for you.
“Thank you for never leaving.”
As soon as the words left my lips, darkness started creeping in, slow and quiet.
Somewhere far off, I heard a phone ringing.
It was a message from my father.
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