Chapter 118: Woods of WHISPERS.

JEREMY'S POV: As we prepared to leave the hospital, a mixture of emotions swirled within me. Relief washed over me as I watched my mother walk out of those hospital doors, her strength slowly returning. Yet, a sense of apprehension lingered as we faced the daunting journey back to our home in the woods, an eleven-hour drive stretching out before us. I glanced over at Karen, trying to gauge her mood. Her eyes betrayed a weariness that mirrored my own, but beneath the exhaustion, I detected a flicker of relief at my mother's improved condition. Determined to lift her spirits, I searched for ways to brighten the long journey ahead. "Are you alright?" I ventured out, reaching out to gently squeeze her hand. The question hung in the air, laden with unspoken concern and a desire to offer comfort. In response, Karen offered me a small, weary smile, her gratitude evident in the depths of her tired eyes. "I'll be okay," she murmured softly, her voice tinged with exhausti