Heartstrings on Fire novel Chapter 1104

Phoenix woke up.

But there she was, just staring at the ceiling.

Silent, yet tears unbidden slid down the corners of her eyes.

Agnes slowly walked to her bedside.

She said to the nurse standing by, "You can go. I'll stay with her."

The nurses exchanged looks before leaving the room quietly.

Agnes sat next to Phoenix, holding her hand.

No words were spoken, and soon, her own tears began to fall.

But Agnes knew she had to stay strong.

If she cried, it would only make Phoenix feel worse.

Agnes wiped the tears from her eyes.

"Phoenix, can you try to be strong?" she murmured.

It's easy to say but hard to do.

Agnes remembered the heart-wrenching pain of losing her father years ago.

Feeling utterly hollow inside, wishing for an end to the agony.

It seemed Phoenix didn't even hear Agnes's voice.

Her gaze remained fixed on the ceiling, unblinking.

Agnes didn't know what to say anymore.

Anything seemed insufficient.

She just sat quietly by the bed, holding Phoenix's hand, keeping her company.

From deep night into the early morning.

The room faced a large glass window, the curtains left open.

The first rays of sunlight streamed in.

The early spring sun was warm and inviting.

Outside, the world was alive, the garden blooming with daffodils, a vibrant sea of yellow.

Yet, inside it was chillingly cold, even with the heating on full blast.