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Edward

Before the healer even arrived, I dashed to the bathroom to fetch a washcloth, using it to tenderly wipe Edwina's face and meticulously cleanse every trace of dirt from her body.

A knock came at my door, and Grace announced the healer's arrival.

"Let her in!" I promptly replied, and Gila entered carrying a bag of herbs and various other items.

Grace also walked in with her, she stood there watching everything that was going on, but she did not say a word because she could see that I was furious, and this was a very delicate situation.

"May I?" the healer inquired upon seeing my determination to care for Edina personally.

"Your Highness, you need not concern yourself with this. You did not even need to bring her here.

The healer is here, and Grace can assist in relocating her to a more comfortable location," Rebecca interjected, intruding where she had no business.

"Please, tend to her," I instructed the healer, allowing her to begin her work.

Rebecca stood behind, meddling in a