Chapter 70 Realization and revelation...

Author's point of view...

As they walked through the dense forest, Adrian kept a steady hand on Scarlett's waist, supporting her as she hobbled along.

Despite the pain, she couldn't help but notice the gentle, almost protective way he guided her. He seemed rather pale and exhausted, but he never let her know that.

The gentle crunch of leaves beneath their feet and the distant cries of birds were the only sounds they made as they travelled silently.

After what felt like hours, they reached a small clearing with a stream running through it. Glistening in the sunlight, the water offered a brief reprieve from their misery.

"Let's take a break here," Adrian suggested, helping Scarlett to sit on a smooth rock near the stream's edge.

He knelt beside her, carefully inspecting her ankle. "The swelling's gone down a bit. We should clean the wound and bandage it properly."

She smiled. Scarlett was the divine goddess, she could heal her injury in the blink of an eye but unknowingl