Three days passed within the blink of an eye.
Neve had been treating Maren's mother during that entire period. He had been performing acupuncture sessions every day. He had been monitoring her condition carefully. He had been deliberately slowing down her recovery as planned.
He had just a few days left before she would respond fully to the treatment and maybe open her eyes. Before she would show obvious signs of healing. Before Maren's favorability toward him might increase due to his successful treatment.
But Neve had to do something before then. He had to find Maren. He had to talk to him. He had to confirm his suspicions about the system.
But how could he do it when Jereth was following him everywhere?
He did not need to ask. He did not need anyone to tell him that it was Zyreth who gave the order to have Neve stalked constantly. It was obvious. It was clear from the way Jereth never left his side.
