A week later
Mist’s POV
Dr. Selina’s expert care, combined with the gentle care from the Omega maids, helps my body recover with astonishing speed. My bruises fade, the sharp pains from fractures soften into a dull ache, and I can feel my strength gradually returning. Even the sunlight outside seems to hug the world with a warm embrace.
Yet beneath this tranquility, a subtle tension simmers like an unseen storm.
I can feel the change in Alex. What started as a hint of relief, most likely due to the anticipated end of my stay, has slowly morphed into palpable irritation. As my health improves and I make no move to leave, his annoyance sharpens, especially when he sees Stella clinging to me, her laughter bright as she urges me to tell stories, draw with her, or simply nap by my side. The
