The mere thought of Vespera seemed to lift the weight off his shoulders.

Though he still carried a lingering guilt for not being able to bring her back himself

the night before, he found comfort in knowing she had been safe all along, and

that Calvert had ensured everyone made it home.

"Dominic... Dominic..."

A faint, trembling voice called out from the hospital bed.

It was Fawn.

She had been rushed to the hospital in critical condition, but after receiving

emergency care, her life was no longer in danger.

Yet, throughout the night, she had been plagued by unrelenting seizures and

nightmarish visions, twisting and turning in a feverish daze.

Dominic and Samuel had remained by her side all night, not once closing their

eyes.

The doctors explained that Fawn's condition had been caused by extreme shock.

When she fell into the lotus pond, her gown had soaked up the water, becoming

heavier with each passing moment.

The underwater roots and stems had entangled around her limbs, forcing her into

a desperate struggle.

Her body now bore countless scratches and bruises.

When Dominic first heard the words "lotus pond", his heart sank. He braced

himself for the worst.

But despite the terror Fawn had experienced, her will to survive had proven

stronger.

Samuel was utterly heartbroken.

scraped

full of laughter and celebration, she

eyes red

tear Emily apart and wipe her

Exhausted, Dominic stepped in.

boss routine. And no

around 5:00 am

she began to stir awake, she called out

a pang of hurt. He leaned

know."

need to

gently pushed

Samuel's face fell.

to Dominic, but nothing

gave Samuel an exasperated glance before stepping

it you

yesterday thanks to a

If it hadn't been for her... I don't think

you return from your trip,

together to thank her?"

good look

out loud, but it echoed in

would be drawn

saw through Fawn's intentions, his

atmosphere, Samuel quickly jumped in,

should thank her. What's her name? I'll bring a gift and

today."

a sharp look. "I don't know her name. And besides, I want

with me,

on a business trip. He hasn't slept all night and needs

flight soon. Please, don't stress him out," Samuel said softly,

calm her down.

remained fixated on her

my gratitude-nothing more," Fawn

I'll invite the young lady

the one who rescued

gratitude however you choose."

had nothing to do with him, and he had

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