Chapter-109 (Part 2)

Two Days later…

I stood just outside the infirmary, my heart hammering in my chest like a war drum. Morning light filtered through the windows, casting soft shadows across the floor, but I barely registered it. All I could focus on was the door that separated me from Ivy. I took a deep breath, trying to steady the whirlwind of emotions threatening to overtake me.

Slowly, I pushed the door open. My eyes found Ivy, sitting quietly, staring out of the window. The sunlight bathed her in a warm glow, but she seemed so distant, lost in her thoughts. My heart leaped at the sight of her. She was alive.

The relief that surged through me was almost overwhelming, nearly knocking me off my feet. I stepped inside, the door clicking shut behind me and opened my mouth to speak, but no words came out.

Then, as if sensing my presence, Ivy turned her head slowly. The moment our eyes met, tears sprang to both of our eyes. I felt my breath catch in my throat. Without hesitation, she opened her arms, and