Chapter 506. Tea Strands

DOVE

“Tachje ordered us to rest and that’s exactly what we were doing. The tea party I organized on short notice was just that, a chance to eat and rest a bit. Lucero and Marielle also attended.

When Lily was dressed, she called me to see her. The time my sister used to take a bath and remove the rags from her journey was very useful for me to catch up on what was happening with Eussim.

The countess was watching over Fabricio’s health. The old count was stronger than he seemed. He was not dead yet and the doctors did not understand why he was still alive. He had no strength and his body was deteriorating, but he refused to die. It crossed my mind that Fabricio’s obstinacy was so great that it was going to rival death.

Liam was by his side, with his mother. Both were unwavering beside Fabricio and that filled me with pride. Carmen commented that the doctors said they could only wait now. If he recovered, it would be a miracle. I sent one of the soldiers to tel