Adrian spoke next, his tone steady and calm. "Healer William wouldn't have trusted you with the herbs if he didn't think you could handle it. Just follow the steps carefully—you'll do fine."
Ruby watched Julian quietly through all of this, her eyes soft with warmth. She reached out again, giving his hand a light squeeze under the table. "You've always been more capable than you think, Julian. I believe in you."
Julian lifted his eyes slowly, catching her gaze, and for the first time in weeks, he let out a small, relieved smile. "Alright… I'll do my best."
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