Alas was discharged from the hospital. Aurora was no longer sick either. Finally, the weight on my chest seemed to be relieved. The thousands of thorns within because of guilt and self-blame were also uprooted at last.
It's tough when two children get sick at the same time. Peace of mind becomes unattainable while constantly thinking of solutions to heal them instantly. It's also the first time the twins have been ill at the same time.
Normally, they'd be sick alternately, but it's only a moderate illness. So, when I found out that Aurora had been taken to the pedia due to a high fever while Alas was still unconscious, I thought I was going insane. My thoughts were disjointed. Motherhood was difficult.
"Mommy, when will Daddy come back?"
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