Be Good, Don't Cry

After an unknown period of time, she felt as if she'd slept deeply and deeply, as if a century had passed. When she thought she'd finally woken from a dream, she opened her eyes and saw a blue bay window.

She was still in the ward. She was sitting on the bed with her arms around her knees, staring out the window at the banana leaves swaying against the wind. She didn't know how long she watched in silence until she heard voices behind her—

"Yes. She's a little confused now. She often sits like this all afternoon. Fortunately, the C-section wound is healing well."

"How's she been these past two days?"

"…Well, it's much better than before, but it's still not too stable. Mr. Li came over yesterday. Now the ward has to be guarded at all times. Some things can't be mentioned in front of her. If you mention it, her emotions will go out of control."

"Mr. Li came yesterday?"