Chapter181: The Punishment

ALANA   I blinked as my eyes widened in realization.   “Francine!”   I covered my mouth with my hands in surprise when I surveyed her body.   I just really want to make sure that all I’m seeing right now is real.   “You can move now and you can speak now…”     I hugged her so hard in happiness. Somehow, it filled my heart with joy to the brim amidst what I’m experiencing now.   With her being alive, I felt like I found someone to lean on and connect in these times.   “Francine, you are back to your old self! How did it happen? Thank goodness!”   Caressing my face, she smiled at me, reaching her eyes.   “But not for too long, Alana. Not for too long.”   My smile disappeared and my grip on her hands tightened.   Is she going to leave me too? Is that what she meant by her words?   “What are you saying?” I asked, panicking.   I don’t think I would ever move on from William’s death. I don’t think I would ever afford to see another one of my most treasured people leave me.   “H-Have you hear