Herbert's fingers traced from my brows to my lips, as I had done to him, feeling my contours with his fingertips.
"What are you thinking?"
He saw me dazing and smiled.
Whatever I was thinking, it vanished, leaving only one thought...
He was so handsome when he smiled!
"You're so handsome..."
I blurted out my thoughts.
He laughed louder, his once-melancholic eyes now filled with joy.
He was so happy that I wasn't afraid of him anymore.
The next morning, Regina saw me helping Herbert downstairs, clasping her face.
"Oh, I forgot to thank you yesterday!"
She held my hand, smiling brightly.
"Herbert told me you healed him! His injuries were so severe, the doctors said he couldn't be cured. It's thanks to you he's awake!"
"Mom, we're family; no need for thanks."
After a happy famil
