Chapter 242 A Hidden Fault Line

• At the hospital, Allacia leaned against the cold wall, arms wrapped tightly around herself. She clung to the small gesture as if it might hold her together, but no matter how hard she tried, the cracks in her resolve were too deep.
• She could no longer pretend to be strong.
• As she spiraled into self-recrimination, a familiar figure appeared before her. Zishan stepped closer, then, without hesitation, pulled her into his arms.