Miracle

EMMA'S POV

Lilian catches me before I hit the ground.

"Thanks." I mutter to my friend trying to find my balance and stand on my own.

"You should take a seat." She urges, motioning me to sit on the edge of the small bed where her sick little brother is laying, unmoving. He looks like a cute boy despite his skinny form. He huffs and puffs heavily like he is having difficulties breathing.

"I know you tried to kill yourself to save him." Lilian says in a worried tone. "I knew you have a kind heart the moment I saw your face. But I didn't think you would be so selfless as to take your own life for a stranger you hadn't met yet."

I don't respond, feeling too tired and in pain to engage in a conversation. She sighs and shakes her head before helping me get to the bed and sit down on the edge. A……