The woman’s mournful voice pierced Be’s heart with a sharp pain.


    At that moment, Be finally recognized the woman’s face.


    The very next moment, she opened her eyes and locked gazes with Ste.


    Both women were visibly startled.


    Be was momentarily disoriented and unclear about her surroundings.


    When Ste saw Be stir, her surprise spurred her to quickly press the call button for assistance.


    Within moments, a doctor arrived to examine Be.


    Standing beside the doctor, Ste could hardly contain her impatience.


    “How’s she doing? Is her recovery going well?”


    The doctor, after setting aside his instruments, replied, “From what the readings show, her condition appears stable.


    We’ll keep her here for observation for a couple more days.


    Assuming noplications arise, she should be ready to go home soon.


    ”


    Ste’s face lit up with a relieved smile at the news.


    “Thank you, doctor.


    ”


    With heartfelt gratitude, she escorted the doctor to the door and saw him out.


    Then she quietly shut it behind him.


    Turning around, Ste caught Be’s gaze fixed on her.


    Confronted with Be’s questioning eyes, Ste found herself at a loss for words.


    Although she had rehearsed what to say countless times, the actual words eluded her in the moment, sticking stubbornly in her throat.


    After a prolonged silence, Be broke the quiet.


    “Have you been here with me the whole time?”


    Ste, her face betraying her nerves, nodded and replied hastily, “Yes, and Kristian is in the next room.


    I can fetch him if you’d like.


    ”


    “No rush.


    ” Be had a nagging suspicion to confirm.


    She gazed directly at Ste and said cautiously, “While I was unconscious, I heard someone calling me ‘’mom’…”


    She trailed off, but the meaning hung heavy between them.


    Ste’s heart raced as she met Be’s eyes.This content ? N?v/elDr(a)m/a.Org.


    After a tense moment, she confessed, “It was me…”


    Gathering her bravery, she stared deeply into Be’s eyes and dered firmly, “I’ve verified that you are my biological mother.


    ”


    With those words, a weight seemed to lift from Ste’s shoulders, the burden of secrecy dissipating.


    Meanwhile, just outside, Kristian had edged the door open slightly.


    As he was about to step inside, he overheard Ste’s revtion.


    His hands balled into tight fists, and a dark look crossed his features.