In the coming days, Elena's strength gradually returned, bolstered by the care and attention of the medical staff and the unwavering support of her friends, Chef Giovanni and Sarah, who arrived to visit her.
Sarah, ever the spitfire, rushed to Elena's side, her eyes brimming with tears as she enveloped her friend in a tight embrace.
"Oh, Elena, I was so worried about you," Sarah exclaimed, her voice trembling with emotion. "I thought... I thought we might lose you, especially after what the Queen did to you", she whispered.
Elena returned Sarah's hug, her heart swelling with gratitude for the unwavering support of her friend. "I'm okay, Sarah," she reassured her, her voice soft but filled with conviction. "I'm getting stronger every day."
But as Elena glanced in Chef Giovanni's directi
