A few hours passed.

Inside, Celina remained asleep—but alive. The monitors were no longer screaming like before. Her pulse had stabilized, her blood pressure was under control with intravenous medication. Her body was still weak, vulnerable, but fighting.

Thor was allowed back in for a few minutes.

When he entered, the nurse guided him to the bed. Celina was there, alive. Each beep of the monitor was a small victory.

Thor sat beside the bed and gently took her hand, emotion overflowing within h