Chapter 84

Elodie’s POV

When I woke up the next morning, my mother wasn’t in the room. The chair she usually sat in beside my bed was empty, a folded blanket resting on its armrest.

I sat up slowly. The ache in my chest had dulled, but it was still there, a reminder that my body wasn’t quite steady yet. I rubbed my palms against my thighs, trying to shake off the stiffness.

The door opened after a soft knock