CHAPTER 85

~LILY'S POV~

It hadn't been a day since we had arrived from our strenous journey when I heard my mom was sick. Infact, it was as soon as we entered the grove, I was informed of it. My mind raced when I heard the news. My mom, sick? She was the one who rarely fell ill in the entire grove. She had a strong immune system and very strong genes. Was it just a cold or something worse? Because the way the maid told me, she also looked fearful. Gosh, my mind spun in different directions. I told Theo and Sarah I had to visit her and my dad first before we would go to Aunt Belinda's.

Before I even went to my room to freshen up, I immediately rushed to meet her and saw my father in their room. I went to hug him. He looked so tired and drained.

"Dad, what happened?"

"Where have you been, Lily?" He said, looking worried.

"Dad, I'd explain later I promise, but what happened to mom?"

"Lily, my dear." My mom's frail voice called to me and I went to her side. I sat beside her, my heart heavy with worr