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Bellamy and her husband ran into Nikolai's room and gasped when they found him awake on the bed. When Na-ri had called and told them about it, they couldn't believe. But finally setting their eyes on him...

"My dear son..." She whimpered as she went closer, holding his hand. "Good Lord! You're awake."

Nikolai was still lying on the bed, and his face etched with concern when his parents came in alone.

"Nik, how're you feeling?" Mr. Vincent asked, going to stand at the edge of the bed.

Nikolai's eyes were fixed on the door, and when he didn't see who he was expecting, he looked at his parents.

"Where's she? Why isn't she here?" He asked feebly.

Bellamy shared a glance with Na-ri. Na-ri had also told them over the phone that he was asking for Adira.

Wearing a smile, Bellamy caresssed his hand.

"Son, you just woke up after a long time. I believe you need as much rest as you can get. Stop worrying about anyone and just..."

"Where's she?!" He half-yelled. It was now becoming obvious that so