chapter one hundred eleven

*POV Eleanor*

After ensuring that Alice was receiving medical care at Amber's aunt's house, we knew her family also needed to hide. The night was dark, but the moment was inevitable.

"You need to go now," Amber said to Alice's parents, who were holding the little girl in their arms. "We have a safe place for you, but we need to move quickly."

Alice, even weak, insisted on standing up. With Amber's aunt's help, she managed to sit up on the bed. Her eyes were filled with tears as she looked at her parents.

"Mom... Dad..." Alice murmured, her voice choked with emotion. "I'll be okay. You need to take care of yourselves and protect my sister from now on. Don't let anything happen to her."

Alice's mother approached, holding her daughter's hand tightly. "We will, dear. We'll be safe. And you need to recover. Promise you'll fight."

Alice nodded, tears streaming down her face. "I promise, Mom. I'll fight. For you. For all of us."

Alice's father, visibly emotional, hugged his daughter tenderly