Chapter 191 She's Back

• *Sylvester’s POV*
• Stradanie remained in a weakened state for much of the week, her frailty extending into the following days. Despite my attempts to derive pleasure from moments with her, work demands, and her erratic sleep schedule kept us apart.
• Joe’s advice offered some relief, but it wasn’t enough to quiet my growing frustration. Though Stradanie refrained from outward defiance, the quiet rebellion in her eyes told another story.