Fireflies to Light (1)
The brightness of the room pierced Rose's eyes. She blinked to get used to the light. Her body felt weak and very sick. A brief movement brought pain beyond measure. Her entire body felt stiff as if all of her bones had been broken. But she forced herself to sit down. Rose sighed slowly. The pain was finally subsiding. Relief entered her as soon as she saw Paul and Victor. Her eyes looked straight at Paul. "Are you okay?" Rose's voice was so hoarse and rough. It hurt so much when she used her voice. Instead of answering, the boy cried. Tears streamed down his cheeks rapidly on Paul's reddened cheeks. Eh? What's wrong? Why is he crying? Paul immediately climbed over the bed and sat by Rose's side. His little hands hugged Rose's body and he put his face in Rose's chest. Paul's shoulders
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