Maui POV Two months changed everything. Not in ways anyone could immediately see. Not in the clean, clinical way the doctors described it progress, stability, normal development. Because nothing about what she was feeling now felt simple. Morning didn’t come gently anymore. It dragged her into consciousness. Her eyes opened slowly, heavy, unfocused, as if even waking up required effort she didn’t have. For a few seconds, she didn’t move. Didn’t breathe deeply. Didn’t think. Because she already knew The moment she tried, her body would remind her. Her hand moved weakly toward her stomach. It rested there, instinctive, familiar. Still slightly curved. Still subtle. But undeniably different. Her throat tightened. “I’m awake…” she whispered faintly. The words came out dry. Soft. Almost swallowed by the silence of the room. She stayed there longer than she should have. Because staying still was easier. Sa ganitong posisyon wala akong hi
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