Willow, sensing the tension lingering in the air, mustered a small smile and spoke up. "Bella is awake."
Relief flickered across Alan and Selena's faces, their rigid postures easing slightly.
"The doctor visited her just now," Willow continued, then carefully relayed everything the doctor had said.
Hearing that Bella had lost her memory hit them like a brutal blow. Their hopeful expressions darkened, and their faces paled. Selena pressed a trembling hand to her lips, while Alan clenched his fists.
"But," Willow quickly added, "the doctor said Bella will slowly regain her memory. We just need to remind her of the past, little by little. Maybe staying with you will help. Perhaps visiting places she once loved could trigger her memories."
