Chapter 45 A Moment Of Weakness

• A low groan emanated from me, my eyes opened only to be greeted by a harsh light that immediately hurt my eyes. I winced and turned away from the light.
• There was someone beside me, and it was a female. Phina? I tried to raise myself from the bed. The movement, possibly, had her stirring awake.
• She raised sleep-induced eyes to look at me. She blinked and the sleepiness was replaced by happiness. "Oh my goodness! Mrs. Bertram, you're awake. I'm so happy!" She jumped out of the chair she had been occupying.