Chapter 602:

At the sight of Emeriel sitting up, Aekeira froze. Her eyes widened in shock. The basket slipped from her hands, the herbs spilling across the floor.

“Em! You’re awake!” she cried, her voice breaking as a wild smile split her lips. Before Emeriel could say a word, Aekeira ran to the bed, hopping onto it and pulling her into a tight hug.

“Oh, thank the gods! Thank the lights! You are awake!” she sobbed, clutching Emeriel tightly as though afraid she might vanish if she let go. “Thank you! Thank you!”

“Keira…” Her voice came out raspy. The sound surprised her, but it was a good thing. She hadn’t regained her voice during the previous brief moments she had woken.

“Yes, it’s me!” Aekeira’s sobs grew louder, trembling with relief.

Emeriel’s heart ached as she hugged her sister back, though her arms felt weak. “How long has it been?” she asked softly, her throat still raw.

Em. For nine days, you were in pain. You were fighting for your life, you were…” A shudder ran

gripped Emeriel’s chest. “I’m

and climbed off the bed, returning to the basket she had dropped. “These are for

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hours passed in a flurry of

came in to administer their routine treatments and examined her closely. Madam Livia arrived shortly after, with Amie trailing close behind. Both women were overjoyed to see Emeriel sitting up. The head maid had

a soft spot for Amie. They helped her eat, the warm broth soothing her

helping her freshen up and change into clean clothes. The

with visitors. Lord Vladya and Lord Ottai arrived together to see her. Emeriel could see the relief in their eyes as they looked

see you looking better,” Lord Ottai

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