Save Myself From Desperation by Cara Agnes novel Chapter 375

Having witnessed Ashley, who had lying unconscious on the hospital bed for two months, Lester momentarily thought he was experiencing an illusion when she finally opened her eyes.

It wasn't until he saw her eyes move that he realized it was real.

Ashley had truly awakened!

His sister had finally awakened!

Overwhelmed with emotion, Lester's eyes became warm, and he lost control to the point of dropping the water glass in his hand with a crisp sound.

He had never been so not composed.

Hastily, he called loudly for his parents and George.

Meanwhile, Brian, Karen, and George were listening to Leonard explain some precautions.

When they heard Lester's exclamation that "Ashley has awakened," there was a moment of hesitation, as if they couldn't believe it. Then, in a flurry, they rushed to the bedside.

"Ashley..." Karen ran over in a fluster, seeing her daughter finally awake. Her nose tingled, and tears seemed to burst like a dam, uncontrollably streaming down her face.

"Ashley, is this not a dream? You're finally awake."

Karen rushed forward to embrace Ashley but hesitated, fearing she might hurt her with rash movements. It was as if she was handling a precious, fragile porcelain doll, desiring to touch but afraid to do so.

"Ashley, can you hear me talking? How do you feel now? Any discomfort?"

Brian's voice trembled as he asked several questions in succession, his eyes turning slightly red.

George and Lester stood on the other side of the hospital bed, and their eyes fixed on Ashley. They didn't want to miss any subtle changes in her expression.

"Ashley, do you feel uncomfortable? Do you want to drink water?"

"Ashley, I'm George. Can you hear me?"

Excitedly walking over, Leonard saw Ashley awake and couldn't contain his joy. His little idol had finally woken up. If she hadn't, he would have gone with her.

Ashley slowly moved her eyes, looking at the circle of people by the bed.

Finally, her gaze fell on Karen's face.

Seeing Karen continuously shedding tears, Ashley opened her mouth. Her throat felt dry and tight like she hadn't spoken for a long time. She could only produce a weak sound.

Moving her throat and attempting a couple of times, Ashley managed to squeeze out a hoarse tone. "Mom... Don't cry..."

She wanted to raise her hand to wipe away Karen's tears, but her arm felt stiff as if it weren't hers. It took a lot of effort to lift it halfway.

Seeing this, Karen quickly grabbed her daughter's hand, gently and cautiously helping her sit at the bedside.

Ashley realized she was in a hospital room only when she looked around and saw the white ceiling she noticed when she first opened her eyes.

"Ashley, how are you? Do you feel any uncomfortable?" Lester poured a glass of water and brought it to Ashley's lips. "Do you want to drink some water?"

Ashley was indeed thirsty, so she drank the water slowly, taking small sips.

Lester held the cup steadily, patiently, as if afraid to spill a drop on his sister.

Finally relieved of her thirst, Ashley shook her head slowly, indicating she didn't need more. Her dry, pale lips now had glistening water droplets, making her appear less parched.

Brian quickly spoke up. "Dr. Ferguson, please help Ashley with a check-up. Let's see how she is holding up."

Leonard hurriedly stepped forward. "Alright, let me take a look."

A breeze drifted in from the window. George walked over attentively and closed the window slightly, concerned that Ashley had just awakened and she was still weak, hoping to avoid her catching a cold.

While Leonard was conducting her check-up, Ashley's thoughts gradually returned.