ELIThe beeping of the monitors was a rhythm I hated so much. It just reminded me of the fact that my mother was unwell. Alive but fragile.I sat on the sofa in her hospital room, flipping through a science-fiction magazine. It had been my routine for a few days now, ever since I had that distress call. I dropped the magazine and placed my elbows on my knees, lacing my fingers together tightly and inhaling the hospital's strong scent. The Maybel health centre has always smelled like antiseptic and old grief, even before today.I stared at my mother who was sleeping peacefully before me and was now starting to stir awake.“Mum” I whispered, brushing a loose strand from her forehead. Her skin felt warm, but her eyes stayed closed.“Eli” she murmured, fluttering her eyes open, “You came again? Today?”I straightened “Yeah. I’m here. I just want to make sure you’re doing okay. Plus, I’m free today”It took her a moment to focus on me, her dark eyes searching my face like she was making sur
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