The sound of the cough was startlingly clear.

Rosalind froze mid-motion, her mind rippling like a stone had been cast into a still pond. Her blood surged through her, leaving her momentarily paralyzed.

Zephyr stood by the bedside, having heard Lysander's voice as plainly as Rosalind had. His pupils dilated with urgency as he quickly stepped forward, pulling Rosalind back. With a trembling voice, he addressed the figure on the bed, "Lysander, are you awake? Open your eyes and look at me, it's Grandpa.

"

After three long years, there was finally a sign of life from Lysander. The wait seemed to be over!

For three years, Zephyr had been cloaked in worry and suppressed emotions. Now, his heart raced with an intensity that shook his very being.

Rosalind, so nervous she swallowed the medicine in her mouth, didn't even bother to wipe the residue from the corner of her mouth. Her eyes were wide as she stared at Lysander. The thought of him awakening sent waves of excitement through her.

over Lysander with shaky, hopeful eyes. Though Lysander didn't respond to his words, his eyelids fluttered, and one could see his eyeballs moving, straining to open. Zephyr's heart hung in suspense, his gaze fixed on Lysander's eyes, yearning

trembling with the effort to

silent, a hushed expectancy filled the air. Zephyr held his breath, waiting

it was overwhelming. He closed his eyes briefly, letting them adjust, and then, with an effort that had the room

glint flickered in their depths-

Lysander's lips moved, a hoarse

but the single word was like a

NOW PLAY YO

YOUR FAVOURITE GAMES ON

awake," Zephyr said, tears streaming

the sight of Lysander's awakening, the end of three years of worry and heartache, was enough to break his stoic demeanor. Sitting by the bed, Zephyr supported Lysander's shoulders with hands that were

years, every penny

asleep?" Lysander asked, his head heavy with

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