“MR. RIOS’S WOUND was finally healed. There’s nothing to worry about,” the doctor informed Nylah.
Tumango si Nylah. “Thank you, Doc.”
Ngumiti ang doktor saka umalis na sa ward na kinaroroonan ni Ashriel.
Ashriel had just his full body check-up.
Hinawakan ni Ashriel ang kamay ni Nylah. “I’m told you, Mon amour. I’m healed.”
“Gusto ko lang makasiguro.” Sabi naman ni Nylah.
Ashriel sat slightly upright now, and Nylah stacked the pillows behind him.
Kapagkuwan may isinuot si Nylah kay Ashriel na tinanggal niya rin kanina nang sumalang siya sa checkup.
Kael, who was standing at the door, was stunned. The necklace that the Chief put on Ashriel was the lotus charm—black metal, veined with faint silver lines, and the petals were intricately designed and looked alive. It hung from a t
