|Snow|
As soon as our car rolled to a stop in front of the mansion, I spotted a small group waiting outside the grand entrance. Among them stood my father-in-law, Krista, and a few unfamiliar faces I assumed were newly hired healers. The tension in the air was palpable, heavy with the weight of whatever news had summoned us back so urgently.
Without wasting a second, Kairos and I stepped out of the vehicle. The moment our feet hit the ground, we walked briskly toward them.
“Father, how’s Stephanie?” Kairos asked, his voice clipped with concern, not bothering with pleasantries as we came to a halt in front of them.
Krista’s gaze shifted to me, her eyes widening slightly as if seeing a ghost she hadn’t dared to hope would return. Her lips trembled as she greeted me.
“How are you, Lady N
