Chapter 2217

Carl stacked the empty bowls in the food box, then took a wet wipe and gently cleaned the food residue from the corner of Amelia's lips. The touch of his fingertips was as soft as a feather: "You've just regained some strength, sleep a bit more. Only with enough energy can you handle what's to come."
Amelia shook her head, the drowsiness from just waking gone from her eyes, replaced by an undeniable determination.
She slowly sat up. Carl instinctively reached out to support her back and placed a soft pillow behind her, but she pressed his wrist with her hand, her voice clear and resolute: "We can't wait any longer."