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Chapter 263
Cynthia’s breath caught. Then, before anyone could react, she lunged forward and snatched the foil-wrapped bundle from Matilda’s trembling hands.She held it close to her chest, her fingers gripping it so tightly that the shiny metal crinkled beneath her palms. For a moment, she simply stood there.“Matilda…” she whispered, her voice trembling. “You have no idea what this means to me. To us.”Matilda gave a faint, weary smile. “I think I do, dear sister. I only pray it’s not too late.”Tears stung Cynthia’s eyes. She wanted to hug Matilda, to pour out every ounce of gratitude she felt, but there was no time. Every minute that passed felt like a thief stealing another breath from her mother.“Thank you,” Cynthia breathed. “Thank you so much.”She turned sharply toward the maid who had been standing quietly by the door, watching the scene unfold. The girl looked young—maybe in her early twenties—her eyes wide with concern and confusion.“Listen to me,” Cynthia said, firmly. “Matilda
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Cynthia leaned forward, curious. Antonio stayed silent but alert, his sharp gaze fixed on Matilda. The air in the room seemed to thicken with mystery and anticipation, as though something long buried was about to come to light.Matilda’s wrinkled fingers trembled slightly as she worked on the last knot of the old cloth bundle. The sound of the unraveling string echoed faintly in the quiet room. When the final knot came undone, a glimmer of light caught Cynthia’s eyes. It was foil—bright, shiny, and reflective, catching every streak of sunlight that filtered through the window.Matilda unwrapped it slowly, carefully, as if handling something sacred. Inside the foil were several small, dried herbs, each meticulously packed and pressed together. The faint scent of earth and age rose from them, sharp yet strangely soothing, as if time itself lingered in the aroma.Cynthia frowned, her brows knitting in confusion. “What is this?” she asked softly, her voice breaking the hush.Matilda di
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The tension in the room deepened the moment Cynthia’s trembling words left her lips. Her voice was barely above a whisper, yet it carried the weight of desperation. Her hands were clasped together tightly, knuckles pale, her eyes searching Matilda’s face for even the faintest glimmer of confirmation.“Antonio said you have the solution to my mother’s illness,” she repeated, this time more shakily. “Please, Matilda… please tell me is it true you have the solution to my mother’s illness?"Matilda’s eyelids fluttered weakly as she turned her head toward Antonio. Her brow furrowed, deep lines cutting across her forehead with her expression caught between disbelief and confusion. “What… what did she just say?” she asked softly as though the words themselves had no meaning yet.Antonio’s gaze met hers. “You heard her right,” he said quietly. “You have the answer, Matilda.”For a heartbeat, time itself seemed to pause. The faint hum of the overhead fluorescent light became the only sou
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Cynthia watched in breathless anticipation as Antonio leaned over Matilda. Every motion he made was slow, deliberate, and filled with an eerie calm that contrasted sharply with the chaos that had overtaken the ward only moments before. He reached into his small brown satchel, and drew out a faded pouch tied with a fraying cord. The scent that escaped when he loosened it was unlike anything Cynthia had ever smelled—earthy and sharp, like rain-soaked soil mingled with iron and something faintly sweet. Inside were crushed herbs and dried leaves, glinting faintly under the harsh fluorescent light. Their color shifted between green and bronze, giving off a faint metallic sheen that caught the eye.The nurses hesitated nearby, exchanging uncertain looks. None of them recognized what Antonio was doing, yet none dared to interrupt. His presence had a quiet authority that demanded obedience without a single word.Antonio took a small portion of the crushed herbs and mixed them carefully i
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Cynthia’s hands trembled as she stood beside Antonio, her heart pounding violently in her chest. The revelation that Matilda’s case was critical, and that saving her would require more than ordinary effort, left her paralyzed with fear. Her legs felt as though they might give way beneath her weight. “Antonio… does this mean… does this mean my mother will… give up the ghost?” she whispered, her voice choked with despair. “The source of her recovery… if she’s so sick… how can she possibly survive?”Antonio’s eyes softened as he looked at her, the calm authority he always carried grounding her. “Cynthia,” he said gently, placing a reassuring hand on her shoulder, “do not let your fear dictate the outcome.Your mother is far stronger than you think, and there are ways to guide her through this. We will do what is necessary, and everything will be fine. Trust me.”Cynthia swallowed hard, trying to breathe evenly, though the lump in her throat made it nearly impossible. She glanced at
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Cynthia’s hands trembled as she walked through the cold, antiseptic-scented corridor toward the ward where Mathilda lay. Each step echoed faintly against the tiled floor, a sharp reminder of the sterile environment that surrounded her. Her thoughts were tangled, bouncing between relief and fear. Just moments ago, she had believed that Antonio had been able to stabilize Mathilda’s condition — that his presence and his expertise would ensure the girl’s health to hold. And yet, Matilda's image left her heart pounding like a drum in her chest with each beat resonating with dread.The fluorescent lights overhead cast a harsh glare on the walls, their stark brightness amplifying the tension that seemed to cling to the air. Cynthia swallowed hard, forcing herself to take steadying breaths, though they came ragged and uneven. Her mind refused to settle, cycling through the events of the past hours: the sudden deterioration, the frantic calls to the hospital, and Antonio’s calm assurance
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