SophiaThe second time I woke up, it wasn’t to voices or bright lights, but to silence. Warm, golden light poured in through a small window, casting gentle patterns across the white sheets that covered me. My body no longer felt like it was made of lead. The heaviness had lifted, leaving behind a dull ache, but I could breathe easier. I could think.I turned my head slowly and found the room empty,no stern-faced woman, no brooding guard, no dark-eyed man.Just me.A strange mix of relief and disappointment swirled in my chest. I wasn't used to people worrying about me. But that man… the one who’d stayed, who said I scared everyone,his absence made the room feel colder than it should.I sat up carefully, bracing myself with one hand. My muscles protested, but I managed. There was a tray by the bedside, with a glass of water and something that looked like broth. I reached for the water first, sipping it slowly. My throat still burned, but it was better than before.The door creaked open
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