Semua Bab Rebirth Of The Broken Luna: A Second Chance at Luna's Heart : Bab 251 - Bab 260

Chapter 251: Brave In Face Of TraumaZADEAndy was dead or soon to be good as dead. The words hit me with unexpected force, even though I'd known it was coming. Lumina, Lyn, and Lynn had gone to handle that particular loose end days ago, and none of them had shown any signs of regret when they'd returned. I hadn't asked for details, hadn't wanted to know exactly how they'd ensured Andy would never hurt anyone again."That makes sense," Lyn said quietly, his fingers tightening slightly on my shoulder. "It might be both in a way. Curse magic is tied to the caster's life force. When Andy died, any active curses she'd placed would have started breaking down."Xenois cleared his throat. "There's something else. Lake's being discharged tonight. The doctors want to keep monitoring him, but there's no medical reason to keep him in the hospital now that he's conscious and stable. And Riley..." He paused again, and I could hear the careful neutrality in his voice. "Riley's refusing to leave t

Chapter 253: Ollie's Innocence LUMINARiley turned to look at me, and for a moment I saw something defensive flash across his face before the medication smoothed it away. He shifted slightly, positioning himself between me and Lake in a subtle but unmistakable protective gesture.That hurt more than I wanted to admit. My son saw me as a potential threat to the person he cared about, rather than as someone who wanted what was best for him. The distance between us felt insurmountable in moments like this.Ollie, who'd been hovering near the doorway trying to find an opening to approach, seized the opportunity created by my intervention. He edged closer to the bed, his expression eager and curious as he studied Lake with obvious fascination."Hi," Ollie said brightly, coming to stand on the opposite side of the bed from Riley. "I'm Ollie. Riley's younger brother."Lake's eyes narrowed slightly as he looked between Ollie and Riley, clearly trying to figure out where this new person fit i

Chapter 255: Discharge PapersXENOISThe discharge paperwork took longer than I'd expected, every form requiring multiple signatures and careful review of Lake's post-coma care instructions. Dr. Sloane walked us through the medication schedule, the warning signs to watch for, the follow-up appointments that would need to be scheduled once we settled in Silver Creek.Riley stood beside Lake's wheelchair—hospital policy, despite the boy's insistence he could walk—with one hand resting protectively on his shoulder. He'd barely let Lake out of his sight since he'd woken up, as if afraid that looking away might cause him to disappear again."Remember," Dr. Sloane said, directing her words primarily at Riley since he was clearly going to be Lake's primary caretaker whether we liked it or not, "no portal usage for at least a week. His body needs time to recover from the magical exhaustion, and pushing too hard too soon could cause another collapse.""I'll make sure he doesn't," Riley promi

Chapter 257: Picking OllieLAKEThe moment my feet hit the driveway, I knew I needed to do something before Riley's overprotective instincts kicked into overdrive.I could already see the way he was positioning himself between me and the mansion's entrance, like he was mentally cataloging every possible danger that might exist between here and wherever they'd put me to rest.I reached out and deliberately caught Ollie's arm, feeling him startle under my grip. His head whipped around to look at me with wide, confused eyes that were so similar to Riley's it was almost disorienting. But there were differences too—Ollie's expression was open and hopeful in ways Riley's never was anymore, unmarked by the careful guardedness that Andy had instilled in both of us."Can you lead me inside?" I asked, keeping my voice casual despite the calculated nature of the request.Ollie's confusion deepened, and I saw him glance between me and Riley with obvious uncertainty. "I'm Ollie," he said slowly, l

Chapter 259: Building BridgesLAKE"Still bothers me," I muttered, but I was smiling despite myself. There was something freeing about criticizing the improbable physics of a video game, about engaging with something that was purely entertainment rather than training or survival.We played for a while, with Ollie patiently explaining the mechanics while I fumbled through the controls. I died repeatedly, mostly because my reflexes were still sluggish from the coma, but Ollie never seemed frustrated. If anything, he looked delighted to have someone to teach."You're actually pretty good for a first-timer," he said as I managed to successfully complete a stealth section without getting detected. "Most people just run in guns blazing and wonder why they die.""Running in guns blazing is how you end up dead in real life too," I said absently, then realized what I'd revealed. "I mean, theoretically. Based on common sense."Ollie had gone quiet beside me, and when I glanced over, I saw him