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Chapter 141

Morning light filtered through the thin curtains of the hospital room. The atmosphere felt calmer than the ICU before. Medical machines were still attached, but their sounds were no longer as tense as in the past few days.

Giselle had been sitting beside Leon’s bed since dawn. Her eyes were slightly swollen from lack of sleep, yet they were filled with hope. Her hand never left Leon’s, as if she was afraid he might disappear again.

“Leon…” Giselle called softly, almost in a whisper.

She gently stroked the back of Leon’s hand with her thumb, over and over again.

Several seconds passed without any response. Giselle took...