Chapter 114

• Despite her mother's excitement, Emerald felt a wave of confusion wash over her. She couldn't help but feel more perplexed at the notion that she had finally awakened from something.
• "Oh my God, I thought you would never wake up. You scared me so much, Emerald," her mother said, her voice a mixture of fright and exhilaration.
• "Uh..." Emerald swallowed hard; it was as though speaking was a challenge for a fleeting moment. "Mom?"