12

I remained in the living room while the doctor examined Ivan. Inside, his parents were with him, while his siblings stood by the door.

It had been twenty minutes since the doctor entered the room, and I hoped Ivan's condition would improve. Perhaps he was shocked, which caused his headache.

I stood up as the doctor emerged with my in-laws.

"Take him to the hospital for a thorough check-up tomorrow," the doctor advised Ivan's parents. Dr. Cheng nodded at me before leaving the house.

"Mom, how is Ivan?" I inquired.

My mother-in-law smiled. "He's doing better now and is looking for you. Go inside your room."

"H-Hasn't his memory returned yet?"

Mom shook her head. "He just had a headache. I told him not to pressure himself to remember. Myla..." She held my hands and said, "I know you're going through a tough time, but..." Her eyes pleaded as she looked at me.

"Can you stay a little while longer? Please, dear, just until he recovers as you promised before."

I looked away and could