The infirmary room was immersed in a serene calm when Eduarda finally woke up. She blinked her eyes slowly, adjusting to the soft light filtering through the curtains, and could feel the comforting warmth of Erick's hand holding hers.
"You're awake," Erick said softly, his voice laden with relief. "I'll call the doctor to let him know you've woken up."
Eduarda, however, did not let go of his hand. She looked at Erick with a pleading expression, her eyes urgently searching his.
"Please, wait a little longer," she asked in a whisper, her voice still weak after the long period of unconsciousness.
Erick suddenly felt the atmosphere change between them, a palpable tension hanging in the air as he looked into Eduarda's eyes. His voice came out somewhat hoarse when he finally responded:
"Alr
