I buried my head in my mom's embrace, pouring out all the pent-up anguish I couldn't express these past days.
"Mom, the truth is, I regained consciousness a long time ago."
"When you all came to visit me before, I remember everything you said. It's my fault for making you worry about me at your age."
After hearing this, my mom's already swollen eyes started tearing up again.
"So you were aware back then. You must have felt so helpless! Having sensation but being unable to move or speak, just lying there in bed."
My dad turned away, wiping tears from the corner of his eye.
"Thank heavens you've woken up. The Lord has shown mercy."
"It's a good thing we had Fintan looking after you all these years. He's been waiting for you. Having him around gave us peace of mind."
I lowered my gaze, visibly crestfallen.
"Dad, Fintan... he cheated on me."
My dad's pupils constricted in disbelief.