Lireal hurried home and eagerly entered her aunt's room, settling beside her.
βLireal, youβre home!β her aunt exclaimed, her eyes sparkling with joy. She wrapped her arms around the young woman, squeezing her tightly. Lireal returned the hug, feeling a sense of calm wash over her. It had been a long day, but she was glad to be back in the comfort of her aunt's embrace.
"Sorry, I'm late. Willow insisted on dragging me to a reunion," Lireal confessed, handing over the requested books. "How was your day?" She asked, as she sat at the edge of the bed, watching her aunt carefully. The older woman smiled softly and took the books, setting them aside.
"It was quiet, dear. Dr. Liam was there this morning, and he said I'm responding well to the new medication. I'm feeling a bit stronger, actuall
