Chapter 218

“Mummy…” The door creaked open, and Joxan stepped inside, his little voice breaking the silence. Elyana turned her head slowly. “Jo…” She tried to sit up, wincing a little as the movement pulled on her sore body. Daimon quickly moved to help her, carefully adjusting the pillows behind her back and gently guiding her to lean against them. Joxan didn’t wait, he rushed to her side and wrapped his small arms around her waist, hugging her tightly. “Mum, what happened to you?” he whispered, pulling back just enough to look up at her with worried, teary eyes. Elyana gave him a weak smile and stroked his cheek with her good hand. “Mummy is fine, baby. It’s just a small cut, nothing to worry about.” Joxan mumbled, his voice shaking. “I got scared…” Elyana’s heart broke a little at his words. “I know, sweetie. I’m so sorry I scared you,” she said softly, pulling him close again. “It was an accident. Mummy’s okay now. I promise.” Joxan didn’t answer right away. He just hugged her tighter. Daimon