Chapter 55 You Have Me

She feels weak and very sleepy. Her lids seem heavy to even move. All she wanted is to surrender to slumber again. However, something is persistently waking her up.

"You need to wake up, Arah"

A faraway voice reaches her ears and it's familiar. She focuses on the voice, hoping it will help her find the strength to open her eyes.

Struggling, she tries to flutter her lids. The more she does it, the more the heaviness eases.

"You're doing great, sweetheart. Show me those clear orbs"

The voice continues until a silhouette appears in front of her. Her vision is still blurry but she succeeded in battling with respite.

"You had a great sleep, Arah?"

She could clearly hear it now and a weak smile carve her parched lips.

"Lia..." she whispers. Despite sounding rough it has an obvious excitement.

"Yes, sweetheart, it's me. How are you feeling? Something hurt? Uncomfortable?" Lia gently asks while leaning close to the bed to hear her weak voice.

While Petrov's medical team is behind her, wa