" Is Alex awake? How are you? Still feeling unwell? Are your arms and legs alright? Can you still move them?" Everyone kept asking questions, chattering away, creating a lively atmosphere in the room. Some touched my forehead, others my arms and legs; everyone's eyes shone with joy—a genuine, unpretentious joy that touched me deeply. Their faces showed relief, as if seeing me awake had brought a sense of weight off everyone's hearts.
But I was completely bewildered. Who were they? They seemed so close to me! It was definitely not an act, but I didn't recognize any of them! Besides, where was I? The way they treated me, they all seemed like my family. I was utterly confused. My mouth was half-open, my eyes were wide, and I couldn't say a word. I stared at them blankly. They didn't notice m
