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Chapter 49

Author: Diana Ogazi
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

Elena’s POV:

I slowly regained consciousness and blink my eyes open. Everywhere seemed to be blurry, and my body felt numb. I tried to look around and understand my body, but I was too weak to do that. I tilted my head sideways until I could strain my eyes.

There was someone sitting beside me. I could hear the silent noises as if he were calling my name, and his hands reached out to me gently.

“Elena, Elena. Can you see me? How are you doing?” he asked. His voice was calm and soft, and the person reached for my hand.

I opened my mouth to speak, but the words wouldn't come out of my mouth. My throat was dry, and my voice was hoarse.

“What happened?” I asked sluggishly, and my voice was husky. I looked around to see that I was in a completely different environment.

"Easy, Elena, easy... Take it easy.” The voice murmured in a gentle tone.

“Nicklaus, what's going on?” I asked. Trying to keep my cool and understand the situation.

I struggled to pay attention to what was going on with m
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