Chapter 74

As I approached Alpha Dante's ward room door, my heart raced with anticipation. I knew that Beta Liu was inside with Aurelia, and I couldn't help but wonder what they were discussing. I had been working closely with Aurelia as her speech therapist, and the idea that she might be able to talk now was both thrilling and nerve-wracking.

As I neared the door, I overheard Beta Liu's voice from inside. "When did you start to talk, Aurelia?" he asked, his voice carrying a mix of surprise and excitement.

My eyes widened, and my heart skipped a beat. Could it be true? Had Aurelia somehow found her voice? I leaned closer to the door, trying to catch any hint of her response.

The silence that followed was deafening. There was no reply from Aurelia, and doubt started to creep into my mind. Maybe I had misheard something, or perhaps Beta Liu was talking about something else entirely.

Finally, unable to contain my curiosity, I gently pushed the door open and peeked inside. To my astonishment, I