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"I thought you might need this," she said gently, placing the items on the table.

"What's in the basket?" I asked curiously.

She smiled faintly. "Herbs. For strength and healing. I thought you might want to prepare yourself... for tomorrow."

Her kindness warmed something inside me that had been cold all day.

"Thank you," I whispered, truly meaning it.

You don't have to thank me," Rina said, her voice soft but firm. "Don't you know I'm now responsible for everything that ...