ghout the land. There was also a rumor that they might soon be attacked, which struck fear into t

ly afraid. She stayed indoors

ly dead?" she asked, tear

, don't panic. It's just a rumor, okay

they're planning to t

d watched Elaine grow up, knowing how fragile she could be. She always did her best to be there for her, to give her the best life possible. Hearing the news of th

onger. The pain had become more frequent lately, though she never let Elaine know, not wanting her to worry. Nicole's only wish was to watch Elaine grow up

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and drank in his honor and discussed who should rule next, as the king had

shout and raise the alarm. But none of the men could wake up-their drinks had been drugged by an intruder who had snu

, so she wasn't captured. Nicole, however, became incr

t a doctor for you," Elaine sai

spoke through her coughs. "There's no need. I'll die soon," she said,

ll be here with me," Elaine r

that," she whispered between violent coughs. "Make sure to be a good mother to your ch

ny, I promise you that... but you have to

p, and she slumped lifelessly in the chair. Elaine's eyes widened in shock, and she shook her grandmother's b