Chapter 195

Celena's POV Ren arrived with her medical kit, quietly settling into a corner and offering us a gentle smile. The room soon filled with the chatter of women. They discussed the unusually warm weather lately, the pretty new dresses at the town's clothing store, and what new words Lily's daughter Aurora had learned at her grandmother's house. Ren even shared a new herbal tea recipe she'd been trying. They didn't deliberately gather around me, but I felt enveloped by this relaxed, warm atmosphere, and it was very comfortable. I rarely chimed in, just listened, occasionally nodding awkwardly when Lily asked me, “Would blue or red look better on Celena for this dress?” The twin brothers peeked furtively through the doorway several times, clearly curious about what their witch was up to. Each time, Rose laughed them away with “Girls' time—no men allowed.” Watching them slink off, glancing back longingly, even I couldn't help but curve my lips slightly