Hana lay back on her hospital bed, propped up by pillows as she waited. Her mind drifted, bouncing between thoughts of the life she was preparing to leave behind and the unknown future ahead. Just then, a soft knock sounded on the door, followed by the entrance of her lawyer, Saeko, a poised woman in her early forties with a professional smile and a firm grip on her briefcase.
"Good afternoon, Hana-san," Saeko greeted as she approached the bed, giving her a warm smile. "How are you feeling today? As usual thinking about something are you?"
Hana managed a small smile, adjusting herself. "Better, thanks. I think I'm just eager to get all this behind me."
"Of course," Saeko replied, settling into a chair by Hana's bedside. "I wanted to go over some of the details of the divorce and land ownership situation with you, so you know what to expect when we go to court."
