Chapter 47

Ari

As the day went by, I couldn't shake off the sinking feeling in my chest. The plant, my pride and joy, was withering away before my eyes. Its leaves were falling off, and despite my meticulous inspection of every corner, branch, and leaf, there was no sign of improvement. The situation seemed hopeless. Both Jackie and I knew we couldn't keep this truth to ourselves any longer.

The weight of the revelation was too much for me to bear. I lacked the courage to face our people, so Jackie took on the responsibility of sharing the heartbreaking news with the former Moonshadow pack. The shock and worry on everyone's faces mirrored my own internal turmoil. Their sympathy was palpable, and it only deepened my sense of failure. All my efforts appeared futile.

However, amidst the prevailing despair, some held onto hope. A suggestion surfaced that perhaps the plant's sensitivity required a precise amount of water each day. Maybe measuring the water given could offer a glimmer of a solution. E