Chapter 56

In the afternoon, Emma walked into the hospital room, holding a bouquet and a bag of fruit. The moment she stepped in, she saw Camila sitting on the bed, staring off blankly. Her face looked pale, her eyes empty-it was the kind of quiet that made your heart ache. Emma quickly set everything aside and went straight to the bed, sitting down with a furrowed brow and eyes full of worry. "Camila, are you okay? You scared me like that. Are you feeling off somewhere? I'll go get the doctor right now..." She was already halfway off the bed when Camila reached out and grabbed her wrist. Camila looked at her and forced a tiny smile. "What could possibly be wrong? I was just spacing out from boredom." In truth, her mind was still replaying that argument with Prescott from the morning... Emma frowned. "You really okay? You're looking way too pale..." "I'm fine, seriously." Camila shook her head and gently tugged Emma back to sit beside her. "What I should be asking is-weren't you in Caelond for an