Grace fell asleep soon afterward. She had awakened but had yet to recover fully. She had basically died and come back to life, so her whole existence needed time to return to her previous peak.
The strain mainly involved Grace's dantian. It had finally expelled the impurities, but the process had left it weakened, creating repercussions throughout her being. She would make a full recovery, but not instantly.
Liam kept Grace in his arms while she slept, supporting her close to his chest. He often caressed her still-stained face, feeling grateful beyond reason, as well as hearing a continuous hiss in his mind.
However, there would be time to address that Hatred. It was Liam's next order of business, but his duty compelled him to watch over Grace in the meantime.
In the end, the answer had been simple, albeit not without some deep grief.
