Chapter 120 Aria

• “Thorne is as strong as a bull. It’s like he was never here all this time—you need to see him!” My voice is animated, more than I’d like, considering the situation. I try to maintain my enthusiasm, keeping hope alive in my chest. The nagging uncertainty dissipates slightly as I speak about Thorne.
• The sound of the hospital monitor mixes with my voice, while Alexander remains unconscious. However, his face has gained more life, more color. The dark veins are fading, and the pallor is giving way to his natural skin tone.
• Alexander’s heartbeat, which I could once hear weakening so clearly, is now stronger. His scent has changed too, returning to that familiar mix of mint and applewood—a comforting smell.