Emma’s eyelids fluttered open to the glare of hospital lights. The scent of antiseptic filled her nose, and the rhythmic beeping of a heart monitor was heard in her ears.
Her head throbbed and she could feel a loud pounding in her head and her body felt like it had been through a war.
“Where…?” She muttered, her voice hoarse and barely audible.
“Mommy.”
The familiar voice pulled her fully awake, turning her head, she saw her twins, Jason and Anna huddled beside her, tears streaked their small faces as they clung to her arms, their tiny hands trembling.
“Mommy, you’re awake.” Anna cried, burying her face in Emma’s shoulder.
“Baby, don’t cry baby. Mummy's right here, I'm here with you baby.” Emma whispered, forcing herself to sit up despite the sharp pain radiating through her body. Sh
