My consciousness gradually returned, and the sensations in my body became clear bit by bit. I felt sore all over, as if I had been taken apart and put back together. I struggled to open my heavy eyelids, and the dazzling light made me squint in discomfort.
"Chen'er! You're finally awake!" Father's excited voice came from beside my ear. I turned my head to see Father sitting by the bed, his eyes red-rimmed, his face full of worry and exhaustion.
"Father..." I called out in a hoarse voice, struggling to sit up.
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