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Chapter 98: Building a New House
“Ellis…” Logan patted her cheeks. “Please, Ellis. Please wake up!”
"I am, I am," she said woozily, trying to pry her lids open. The sight of his face jolted her into instant wakefulness. "What is it? What's wrong?"
"I couldn't wake you," he rasped. He stroked the tears from her cheeks. The poor man ... she must have been crying and babbling like a lunatic.
"I'm sorry," said Ellis. "I'm sorry I scared you. I'm sorry for many things."
“You have no reason to be sorry,” he swore.
“I do. I've neglected you and I've neglected the Empire."
"Your heart aches," he said loyally, defending her even against herself.
“As does yours,” Ellis replied. “And I have been so wrapped up in my own grief that I didn’t pay attention to you or yours.”
He buried his face in her neck. “The doctor came by today… I don’t think you noticed. He said that he coul
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