Chapter 125

But Sarah, ever the nurturing mother figure, gently shook her head. "No, Charlene. You've been through so much. Please, take this time to rest and recover. We'll take care of everything." Nicole hesitated, gratitude and a twinge of guilt warring within her. "Are you sure? I don't want to impose." David smiled kindly. "It's not an imposition at all. Rest is important, especially for someone who's been through what you have. We're happy to take care of you." Reluctantly, Nicole acquiesced, giving them a grateful nod. She made her way to a comfortable chair in the living room, sinking into its embrace, her thoughts swirling with a mix of appreciation and curiosity about what lay ahead. Just as she began to relax, her tranquillity was shattered by the abrupt entrance of two guards and several warriors, their presence filling the room with tension. Nicole's breath caught in her throat, her heart pounding with a mixture of fear and uncertainty. The leader of the group, a stern-looking man wi