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“Can you be kind even for a minute?” I grimaced, holding Azira's arms to prevent further cleaning of my wounds.

“No one cares if you are injured, they will still assign you to go work in your position and your healing speed...” Azira lifted her head to give me a sharp glare, “...is slow. So you better be calm and let's be done with this before the maids come looking for you.”

I nodded, gritting my teeth in pain. Azira was like the mother I didn't have and the big sister I ...