Cedric's eyelids fluttered, his vision clouded as he stared blankly at the ceiling above him.
He blinked several times, trying to focus, but every attempt sent a dull ache through his head as his body had only just regained consciousness after lying asleep for so many days.
Even the simple act of keeping his eyes open felt exhausting.
The sound of hurried footsteps drew his attention before someone suddenly appeared beside him, and as the woman moved closer, he slowly turned his head in her direction.
He tried to focus on her face, but no matter how hard he tried, it remained hazy before his eyes.
Only the dark strands of her hair stood out clearly enough for him to recognize.
His body felt unbelievably weak, perhaps weaker than it had ever been in his entire life, and even lifting a finger felt like a difficult task.
