Carl, standing to the side, watched the scene. The tension at the corner of his mouth slowly eased, and his eyes were full of tenderness and release. He stepped forward in silence and gently drew Amelia's shoulders into an embrace to support her, offering the most wordless blessing to these disciples from the same sect who had endured two lifetimes.On the hospital bed, Ralph gripped Amelia's hand tightly in return, his palm pressing with force. Even though his body was still somewhat weak, his gaze was incomparably firm.He looked at Amelia before him and swore to himself that in this life, he was Ralph—her third brother, and also her third senior.No matter the past or the present, no matter blades or seas of fire, he would always stand by her side, keep her safe, stay with her to make up for every regret, protect everyone they cared about, and never be separated again.The corridor outside the ICU had been deathly silent when hurried, chaotic foo
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