Chapter 15 Her Dream

• Like Pedro had predicted, Maya had gone straight to the hospital after escaping. The day was already getting dark, and she was looking so tired after the day's unexpected ordeal.
• As she stepped into the room, she groaned loudly upon seeing her mother slumped in the vinyl armchair beside the bed, head tilted at an uncomfortable angle.
• Maya approached quietly and placed a gentle hand on her mother's shoulder. "Mom," she whispered.