Retrograde Amensia

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Sunlight streamed through the sterile window of Mrs. Lu's hospital room, casting long shadows across the pale blue walls. The rhythmic beeping of the heart monitor was the only sound that broke the tense silence.

Lu Aotian held his mother's hand, his brow furrowed in worry. Opposite him, Mr Lu sat quietly, his hand resting on Mrs Lu's other.

The air hung thick with worry as they waited for Mrs Lu to show any sign of regaining consciousness. It's been two days since her fall and there was no sign of her waking up.

Hours ticked by and each tick landed a strong blow on the father's and son's already frayed nerves. Lu Aotian glanced at his father. Unlike him, the man was completely calm on the surface.

Finally, a flicker of movement caught Lu Aotian's eye. Mrs Lu's eyelids fluttered, then slowly opened, revealing a confused blue gaze.

"Mom?" Lu Aotian's voice cracked with emotion, alerting Mr Lu who snapped his head up.