Morning came, and Evander fully opened his eyes. He still looked weak, but at least he could speak."You can stay with him," the doctor advised, "but please don't talk for too long. He still needs to rest."Elena nodded, understanding Evander's condition. Still, she felt a wave of relief that her husband had made it through the critical period the night before.The doctor smiled, then excused himself from the room.Alice and Bram understood the unspoken cue. They said their goodbyes, choosing to wait outside and let Elena be alone with Evander."Good morning," Elena greeted, gently touching Evander's hand.Evander, whose eyes had been closed, slowly opened them. A faint smile touched his lips when he saw Elena beside him."You're here," he said, his voice a mere whisper.Elena pulled a chair closer, holding his hand as she sat."Welcome back," she said, pressing a kiss to his hand.He smiled at her. His blinks were slow and heavy, and he lacked the strength to even lift his hand to to
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