Hope's condition had finally stabilized, so for the convenience of her family's care and visits, she was transferred out of the ICU the next day.
Amelia planned to visit early in the morning and then return to the studio to handle some matters.
However, when she arrived, Hope had not yet woken up.
The young girl had undergone major lung surgery and still could not breathe on her own, so she was connected to numerous tubes.
The sunlight was perfect, as the bright rays gently streamed through the window, casting light on the bedside. It highlighted the girl's already pale face, making it look even more radiant and transparent, yet even more devoid of color.
Amelia sat down next to her and gazed quietly at her daughter.
Tears unknowingly slid down her face, her heart overflowing with guilt and pain. She wished she could turn back time, for no amount of hardship would have led her to abandon her daughter back then.
Regrettably, there is no cure for regret.