Wounded (3)

"You can go inside to see your daughter," Mark said to Katrina who was sitting outside the room Kate was in, biting her nails out of worry.

Katrina stood up, not giving Mark a response since he made her wait so long to see her daughter, and went inside the room to finally see Kate. Katrina opened the door and felt her heart immediately sink because of Kate's state. She closed the door behind her to get some privacy for her and Kate.

"Kate," Katrina rushed to the bed. "Kate, wake up. Your mother is here. Kate," she called once more when she stood at the side of the bed.

Katrina bowed her head and bit her lip to hold back from crying. Kate should not see her crying now. She had to be strong to help Kate get past what happened with Simon.

"Mother?" Kate responded. She felt relieved to see a familiar face here in the court. "Mother," her eyes quickly filled with tears. "My face."