~Desmond~
The following morning, I slowly opened my eyes, and I felt pains in every part of my body. The sterile white walls of the hospital room come into focus. The rhythmic beeping of the monitoring machines echoed in the background.
I muttered softly, “Where...?” My gaze shifted around the room, taking in the unfamiliar surroundings. The memories of the accident and the subsequent days flooded back, and I winced as a dull ache resonated through my body.
“Hospital. Right.” I said tentatively and moved my fingers, testing my range of motion. A sigh of relief escaped me as I realized that, despite the discomfort, I could still move.
I whimpered to myself, “Okay, one step at a time.”
My gaze landed on a small bouquet of flowers on the bedside table. The vibrant colors stood in stark c
