She placed the pill into Valentina's hand with a tender smile.
"It will help you rest properly," Cecilia continued. "It will soothe your body, strengthen your spirit, and help you recover in no time."
Valentina hesitated for only a second before trusting her completely.
Without wasting any more time, she placed the pill on her tongue and swallowed with a sip of water from the glass by her bedside.
The effect was almost immediate.
A warm, calming sensation spread through her body, starting from her chest and moving outward.
Her muscles loosened.
The pounding behind her eyes eased.
Even the lingering weakness from the drugs seemed to melt away little by little.
At that moment Valentina's lips parted in astonishment as she sat up a little straighter.
"Mother..."she said softly, her voice filled with wonder. "It's working... I can feel it working already. It's incredible."
She looked down at her hands, marveling at how the trembling had almost completely stopped.
