Chapter 48

"Baby, I'm so sorry… Mommy didn’t mean to make you worry." Enlyan reached for his trembling hands, guilt filling her chest as she held them tightly. Daimon stood still, his expression unreadable as he listened to her soft words. The way she called Joxan baby made something stir inside him. A question burned at the tip of his tongue, but given the situation, he swallowed it back. Now wasn’t the time. Joxan clung to his mother, his small frame shaking as he finally let himself cry like the child he was. The doctor and nurse stood awkwardly nearby, exchanging glances before looking toward Daimon for direction. Clearing his throat, Daimon finally spoke. "Joxan, your mom just woke up. Let the doctor check on her, okay?" Joxan hesitated, his brows knitting together. But after a moment, he obediently stepped back. Without thinking, Daimon reached out and took the boy’s hand. Joxan instinctively tried to pull away, but his tiny fingers were no match for Daimon’s firm grip. Daimon didn’t let go