Chapter 12
Charmaine's POV
Lily's limping became more pronounced with each step, and she couldn't help but cry out in pain. "Ouch, Mum, my leg!" she exclaimed, her face scrunched up in discomfort.
I winced in sympathy, feeling a pang of guilt for not being able to do more to help my daughter. But I knew I had to get her to the healer as soon as possible. I scooped Lily up onto my back, trying to adjust her weight so that she was comfortable.
But Lily was having none of it. "Drop me down, Mum!" she exclaimed, her voice indignant. "I can walk myself! Stop carrying me, I'm not a baby!"
I ignored her protests, focusing on getting us to the healer's hut. I could feel Lily's frustration radiating from her small body, but I knew she was in no shape to be walking on her own.
Finally, we arri
