Chapter 101

Draco's POV:

As I walked out of the disheveled study room, the sound of Veronica's cries reached my ears, drawing me towards the balcony. The sight that greeted me tugged at my heartstrings - Veronica, her face stained with tears, her hands trembling as she clutched onto the balcony railing. Without a moment's hesitation, I approached her and gently tapped her shoulder, causing her to jump in surprise.

"Veronica," I said softly, my voice filled with concern. "What's wrong?"

She turned towards me, her eyes red and puffy. With a mix of relief and desperation, she threw her arms around me, disregarding the fact that her swollen belly was in the way. I wrapped my arms around her, holding her tightly as she sobbed into my shoulder.

"I'm so sorry, Draco," she managed to say between her sobs. "I didn't mean to shout at you. I was just scared... scared that I might get too absorbed with living in the woods and forget about my existence as a normal human."

I held her even closer, my heart achi