Clara sat beneath a towering tree, lost in thought as she gently massaged her injured leg.
Despite the persistent throbbing, she had noticed increasing numbness over the past few days, leaving parts of her leg without sensation.
Having received no proper medical treatment since the incident, her condition had continued to deteriorate. If she hoped to survive, amputation might soon become her only option.
The thought filled her with frustration. Though she had no regrets about risking her life to save Anna, she refused to become a burden to others or live out the rest of her days in shame.
'Let me see Her Highness one last time!' she resolved.
Yes, that was what she needed to do.
As she had mentioned, she wanted to see Anna with her own eyes to ensure that the princess was safe and well cared for.
