The days that followed were the best for Maria. She ate her food and took her medicines on time. The doctors assured her aunt and Lexis' parents that she was recovering at a faster rate than expected.
They didn't know that the main reason why Maria was so obedient was because they told her she would only get to see Lexis when she got better.
Maria didn't fight the nurses or the doctors that came to check her. She followed their instructions like an obedient child.
''Aunt, the doctor said I can go home in a few days' time, right? I really want to see Lexis when I get discharged. Aunt and uncle said Lexis is confined at home because the baby's health is still poor. I really want to see them'' Maria said as she sat on the bed held on tightly to a book in her hands. It was her favorite novel that Lexis book for her back when they were in the university.
