Chapter 156

Sebastian stepped out of the bathroom looking refreshed. Valeria's cheeks flushed pink. The hospital room was a shared room, but Selena was the only patient there. She was still asleep. Sebastian pulled a small square box from his pocket, about the size of a palm, and handed it to Valeria, who took it and opened it to find an antique silver bracelet inside. The band looked small, though. He explained, "This is for Lenny. You went to college in Broburgh City, so you probably know its traditional silverwork is pretty famous." The night before, while strolling through the street fair with Shawn, he spotted a small silver jewelry booth and picked up this bracelet on a whim. Inside the band was engraved with the words "Selena's Peace." Valeria's eyelashes fluttered slightly. She stared at the bracelet, feeling her eyes sting with tears. Her chest tightened as if something caught in her throat. After a long moment, she whispered, "Thank you." She suddenly couldn't understand the