157 The Citadel.

Evening.

Bedroom, Theodore Mansion.

Critic Arley, Critic-Ishire.

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Helena's heart skipped a beat as she realized what it was, her beloved cat, the one she had thought she had lost forever, as she had abandoned it in the chaos of life's uncertainties.

Tears welled in her eyes as she reached out to cradle Ebony in her arms, feeling the comforting weight of its presence against her chest.

Gratitude flooded her as she gazed down at the furry bundle, she was overwhelmed by the unexpected gesture of kindness from her Conan.

She would've thought he would kill if she had been asked. But here he sent it to her instead.

In that moment, all her doubts and fears melted away, and was just like that replaced by a warm glow of happiness and contentment.

As she held her precious Ebony close, a flicker of hope ignited within her heart.