"Charlotte," I heard someone say my name softly, pulling me out of restless sleep. I blinked my eyes a few times and looked up at my mother, feeling my neck protest in pain.
"Mom," I breathed, "Have the doctors say anything yet? I asked, clearing my throat. I was sleeping in the sitting position, and my body, especially my neck, felt so sore.
"He is in a stable condition right now," She answered me, "You can go home now. Take some rest. You look awful, " She said, sitting next to me.
Relief washed over me, "Thank god," I said, "It's okay, Mom. I am fine, " I said, "I am not sleepy at all, " I added, yawning involuntarily. I stretched my limbs to ease some discomfort.
"Charlie, you're a bad liar." She shook her head with a small smile tugging at her lips.
I smiled at her as well, "Can
