Chapter 153

**Lyra

Artie entered Daphne’s room and gently set the books on a chair so that they were out of the way. He sat on the edge of Daphne’s bed next to me and took Daphne’s hand. “How are you feeling, sweetheart?” he asked.

“Lots better!” Daphne said, her face lighting up with a broad smile. “And so is Mama!”

“Mmm, I think she just might,” Artie agreed. He looked happy as well, which was something I h