Bab 286: Will time truly heal all wounds?

Anara's eyes grew distant, her face etched with the heaviness of past events.

"After you were gone, Father did everything he could to shield me. He battled against those who threatened our kingdom and never ceased looking for a way to bring you back. Pa traveled to many places, to doctors, sorcerers, and the most skilled healers in the world, seeking to bring you back to life. But I... I..."

Sophia's breath caught in her throat, the pain of her absence cutting deep. "And you, Anara? What happened to you?"

Anara's eyes glistened with unshed tears. "I know only I can bring you back to life..."

"No," Sophia shook her head and took a step back, the reality too horrifying for her to accept. "No, Anara, you can't possibly do that..."

"Forgive me! Forgive me, Ma! I have no choice!"

"No, Anara! You shouldn't do this! You shouldn't! You shouldn't!" Sophia lost her words, falling to her knees as she wept.