Chapter 72

"I was in a coma, not dead sweetheart. I could hear everything all of you said." He explained somberly before lovingly patting my cheek.

"We can have a good talk about everything a little later, alright? Have you called your mother? I'm very worried about her." He said, his forehead wrinkling as he scrunched his forehead in concern.

"I will right now." I stated before whipping my phone out. The first call went to voicemail, so I tried again.

"Hi honey." Came her tired reply. I could hear Ellie in the background begging her not to go to bed and to get up.

"He's awake." I stated, not giving any further explanation. I heard a sharp intake of breath on her end before the call was ended. I put my phone down before grabbing his hand again and trying to keep the tears away.

"So, my boy Scar?" He asked suddenly, a cheeky smile on his face as he weakly squeezed my hand. I swallowed the lump in my throat before biting my lip.