Chapter 247

Henrik didn’t wake up until noon the next day. Flora had been by his bedside since yesterday, and when she savi him awake, she practically jumped with joy.

“Henrik! You’re finally awake!” she exclaimed.

Henrik’s head still throbbed a bit as he turned stiffly to see Flora’s red, tear–stained eyes, and his heart melted.

“Flora…” he murmured.

Connor poured a glass of warm water, helped Henrik take a sip, and thoughtfully adjusted the bed to a more comfortable angle. “How long have I been out?” Henrik asked, his whole body aching, each word a strain.

“Almost a day and a night,” Connor replied.

stayed up for a day and a night?” Henrik, fighting off the pain, raised his hand to ruffle Flora’s slightly messy hair. “Look at your eyes, red like a

just never miss a chance to tease me! You must be starving after sleeping so long. What do you want to eat? I’ll have Connor get it.”

said with a gentle smile, his eyes

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the room let out a collective sigh of relief. Soon, the whole crew came to see him: Crimson, Ray, Jules, and

oatmeal, Jules helped him sit up and reassured a nervous Flora. “Flora, don’t worry. Your brother is recovering well.

said, feeling a huge weight lift off her

thanking me for? We’re

to Jules. “Twenty–six

you.”

face breaking into a broad smile. “You and I are like family, so

Aisha needed brain surgery. Initially, Jules had been unwilling to perform the operation, but then agreed out of the blue. Ray had thought it was

thought was

shoulder.

his son could handle anything.

to go back under,” Henrik joked, rubbing his slightly sore

happy moment, a commotion erupted outside.

Let us in!” voices demanded.

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