Banished forever!!!

My heart jumped for joy as Adolph stirred and slowly opened his eyes. He had maintained consciousness, which was evidence of his tenacity. Despite the fact that my eyes were still clouded with worry, I gave him a faint grin.

I softly said, "Good morning," to him.

Adolph fixed his eyes on mine, showing me thanks and a trace of remorse. "Scarlett... You spent the entire night with me?

I brushed a stray hair from his forehead with my fingertips as I nodded. "Louis wouldn't let me, but I wanted to. He advised me to get some rest, so as soon as I woke up this morning, I came here.

By the bedside, Louis, who had been standing quietly, cleared his throat. He murmured softly, "I'll give you two some privacy."

Adolph turned back to me as Louis exited the room and said, "Thank you, Scarlett."

I could see the anguish inside Adolph as his eyes locked with mine.

I owe you an apology, Scarlett," he said, his voice tinted with remorse. I ought to have disclosed my... condition to you.

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