As Lireal sat by her aunt's bedside, reading a book aloud to her, she couldn't help but feel a strange mixture of emotions. On one hand, she was grateful for the money that Asher was providing for her aunt's treatment; on the other, she was terrified of the life she had just committed to.
Aunt Nova's frail hand reached out to stop Lireal mid-sentence, her eyes filled with concern and love.
"Lireal, my dear," Aunt Nova said softly, her voice barely audible over the beeping of the heart monitor. "are you sure about this? Are you truly willing to sacrifice your life for mine?" Her eyes searched Lireal's face, seeking some sign of reassurance.
"Don't worry about me, Aunt Nova," she reassured her, her voice trembling slightly. "I'll do whatever it takes to make sure you're taken care of." S
