253.Chapter 253

As the morning dew dripped from the branches onto the grass, Beatrix slowly opened her eyes. The bright light made her squint, struggling to adjust.

She turned her head and saw Serena sitting in a chair, lazily reading a book. Time seemed to cast a soft glow over her, her hair shining like golden threads in the early sunlight.

"You're awake?" Serena placed the book on the table and got up to close