Chapter 50

  Truth didn't heal.

  It exposed.

  The doctors left slowly.

  Final checks.

  Measured reassurances.

  "Rest," they said.

  As if rest—

  was possible now.

  The door closed.

  And silence returned.

  Not empty.

  Heavy.

  Elara lay still against the pillows.

  Awake.

  Present.

  And fully aware—...

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