Chapter # 72

My eyes slowly opened when a bright light fell upon my face. I blinked a few times to adjust my vision. My heart felt hollow as I felt so weak. 

I looked around and found myself in Marianne's room. My throat was dry. I shifted and saw Marianne, sleeping on the couch. 

“Papa…?” I slowly sat up, my head hurt along with an aching pain in my heart. I put my hand over my head and closed my eyes, feeling heartbroken. 

“Marianne?” The creaking sound of the door made me think that it's Ryan so I quickly shot my head but the one who came was Papa.

"Papa." I whispered. 

"Oh, My child, Finally you are awake." Papa came and patted my head. 

He sat beside me as I