DING. The lift door slowly opened, revealing a quiet hallway. While walking, you could see from afar a crowd of nurses and doctors gathering outside a familiar ward. Your heart palpitated as beads of perspiration gathered on your forehead. *No..* it couldn't be, It mustn't be. As you quickened your footsteps, you felt yourself panic.

Your doubts were confirmed when you reached the ward. "Miss Kang!!!" the doctor-in-charge called out to you. He was responsible for your mother for the past few years, in charge of her medication, her health, and her whatever that concerned her. 

You didn't answer the doctor. "Where's my mother?" you tried to be calm, but your body actions failed you. You were trembling so hard that anyone could tell that you were afraid. 

"I'm sorry. We tried our best-" "DON'T SAY YOU'RE SORRY I ASKED WHERE IS MY MOTHER!!" the doctor nodded and led you to a small room. There was a metal table in the middle and a white cloth was laid on it. Underneath the white cloth was a body. 

You approached the table and gently lifted the white cloth away, revealing a pale recognizable face. Her high cheekbones were evident, and she looked so peaceful. Your eyes instantly teared up, and your heart ached. 

"How..?" you managed to choke out. "One of our nurse was about to give her a bath when she saw your mother gasping for air. We tried to call you during the last few minutes when your mother was alive but we couldn't get through. I'm really sorry." The doctor gently patted your back.

*Call?* then it struck you. The call was from the hospital. The person that stopped you from seeing your mother for the last time. Top.