Orion shook his head but held onto Nina's hand even tighter. In the next moment, he slowly raised his hand.

Nash immediately reached out, understanding what Orion wanted.

The emotion welled up in Nina, and her voice broke as she spoke, "Orion, I promise you, once you're better, we'll go back to the place where your dad and I grew up. I'll take you to school and pick you up every day.

"I'll take you to see your grandparents. It's nothing like the place you've been, with war all around. You'll be able to play every day and eat all the delicious food you want." Orion nodded, his strained voice barely above a whisper, "Okay."

Pharaoh heard Nina's words, and though it stung, he could not blame her. He understood that Nina's upbringing had been vastly different from the values of the Yaren Tribe. "I'll go make you something to eat," Nina said, gently patting Orion's hand before standing up.

Nash hesitated for a moment, noticing the sadness in Pharaoh's eyes. He gave Pharaoh a meaningful look before following Nina out.

did not speak much, but when he saw Pharaoh, he managed a faint smile. As he lay in the lab, Pharaoh had been constantly at his side, taking

Pharaoh, was a kind and caring grandfather. Pharaoh gently stroked

The bone marrow matches were still ongoing, and as soon as a match was found, they would proceed with the transplant, ensuring that Orion could grow up healthy

that if he could help save Orion, Nina would

began, but the words caught in his throat,

burden him. It was not right to drag

that Pharaoh had something to say

the kitchen. The kitchen was well-stocked, as

health, decided to make something light. She avoided shrimp and fish, fearing they might trigger his asthma, and she was

stayed by

we'll be safe within the Yaren Tribe. But you probably haven't had

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