Sacrifice and Succession

Cordelia nodded and didn't refuse anymore. After putting the flowers in a vase, she returned to her room to sleep.

Gideon had a lot he wanted to tell Cordelia, but seeing how she didn't seem interested in talking, he held back.

That night, in truth, everyone had difficulty sleeping.

Gideon was afraid and worried that Cordelia might leave and never come back. Cordelia couldn't sleep either, unsure