Catherine's POV
"Kate!" My mother's voice filled the air around me, and my gaze moved to where she stood at the door.
"Mother?" I said tiredly, and she took a few steps toward my bed. Her swollen belly was now back to her fit and firm stomach, and she looked just as beautiful as I remembered.
"How are you feeling?" My mother asked, freaking out and taking my temperature. She moved her gaze over my body, searching for anything out of place.
"Under the circumstances," I answered, feeling new tears burning behind my eyelids, "I am fine."
I forced the tears back and swallowed hard.
I have decided not to show any emotion concerning my disability. I will pretend that everything is still okay, and I will find a way to walk again. I will never give up.
"The doctor called and told me you
