Aurelia’s POV Last night, Oliver had come with Mrs. Anna. He practically bounced into the room, his face lighting up the moment he saw his baby sister. The way he touched her gently, whispering little words I couldn’t quite hear, melted something inside me. I insisted they go home early, he needed rest, and I needed a moment of calm too.The next morning, I felt surprisingly strong. I went back home with Cassai. After a hot bath and a simple breakfast, I fed Sylvette and collapsed back into bed, letting the quiet lull me into a fragile peace.When I woke up, the sun had already poured through the window, painting the room in golden light. I groaned as I sat up, my body stiff but recovering. Sylvette lay in her crib beside my bed, cooing softly. I reached for her, holding her close, letting her warmth seep into me.Her eyes opened. Julien’s eyes. That deep gray, soulful color that always seemed to pierce straight to your heart.A smile broke across my face, bittersweet. My chest ache
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