Chapter 26: The Aftermath

As consciousness gradually reasserted itself, I found myself ensconced in the sterile environment of a hospital room. The low murmurs of medical professionals drifted around me, their words a distant blur against the backdrop of my fragmented thoughts. My last coherent memory was the heart-wrenching image of my father's tragic demise, a surreal and painfully vivid reality.

Struggling to make sense of my surroundings, I strained to eavesdrop on the hushed conversations of the medical staff. Their deliberations centred around medication and treatment plans, their significance clouded by my groggy state. As the haze began to lift, I summoned the strength to address the doctor who stood by my bedside, seeking clarity amidst the fog of my confusion.

"What's happening?" I managed to croak, my voice feeble yet tinged with urgency.

The doctor's demeanour shifted from concern to sympathy and relief as he responded, "You've been through quite an ordeal, Divine. But rest assured, the procedure