Chapter 165. The Mind’s Eye

No, she told herself firmly. She refused to believe it was true. That was impossible. Her soul was back, she could feel its presence in her chest and in her arms. It was a surreal sensation, as if a part of her that had been missing for so long had finally returned. But along with this newfound awareness came an overwhelming wave of emotions and confusion.

Her heart throbbed loudly as she forced herself to concentrate on it, to try and understand what was happening. The steady rhythm echoed in her ears, a reminder of the life force surging through her veins. But as she listened intently, the familiar pain she had experienced when her heart first began beating again suddenly shot through her. It was as if her body was reliving that moment, a jolt of electricity coursing through every nerve.

The pain was a stark reminder of the past, a reminder of the life she had lost. It was a bittersweet feeling, a blend of joy and sorrow. The joy came from the realization that she had