A man woke up abruptly, shaken by a sense of confusion enveloping his foggy mind.
He quickly surveyed his surroundings, realizing he was lying on a bed in a hospital room.
Morning sunlight filtered through the curtains, flooding the room with a soft light.
Medical machines emitted steady beeps.
His weakened eyes wandered around the room, trying to comprehend where he was.
Confused, he attempted to sit up but was immobilized by a stabbing pain from his back, which was covered, like his whole body, in bandages.
A voice then rang out.
It belonged to a man sitting nearby the bed.
"You've finally woken up," declared the man, his tone filled with relief.
The patient, still confused, turned to the man.
"Elder brother? Where am I? What happened?" the patient asked weakly.
His words were hesitant, revealing some apprehension.
The man gave him an understanding smile.
