Chapter 94. The Resurrection
The moment they all rushed into the room, Maria was struggling to breathe. She was gasping for air, her chest rising and falling rapidly as though she were on the brink of death. Panic filled the room instantly.
The doctor hurried over to her bedside, quickly checking the life support machine she was connected to. His brows furrowed in confusion when he noticed everything was functioning properly. Nothing seemed out of place.
As he turned back to Maria, she suddenly let out a loud sneeze. The sound echoed through the tense room, shocking everyone present.
"Maria! Maria!" the doctor called her name over and over, but she was too weak to respond. Her body trembled slightly, her lips parted, but no words came.
Without wasting time, the doctor instructed the nurses to remove the life support. He immediately pulled the curtains wide open and opened all the windows to increase the natural air in the room.
"Check her drips!" he commanded urgently.
The nurse checked quickly and confirmed everything was in good condition.
Joy began to spread across everyone’s faces as Maria’s eyes fluttered open, though the bright light streaming through the windows made her squint in discomfort. She could barely keep them open for long.
She tried to speak, but her voice failed her. She struggled to form words.
"Relax, Maria," the doctor said softly. "Everything will be explained later. For now, just rest."
Maria slowly turned her head and caught sight of Cassandra and James standing by her side. She smiled weakly at them, grateful for their familiar faces. But something puzzled her—why were Bernard and his parents smiling so brightly too? What were they so happy about?