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Nyx slowly opened her eyes, stirred by the bright sunlight streaming through the window.
She noticed her mama and her auntie were still fast asleep.
But her grandma was nowhere to be seen.
"Sniff, sniff…"
She also caught a delicious scent. Slowly crawling out of bed, she padded toward the kitchen.
There, she heard the soft, melodious humming of a young-looking woman.
She was cooking eggs and bacon.
At the same time, she prepared stacks of toast, pancakes, and waffles.
"Hm, hm~"
She hummed happily, smiling with relief.
Maria's work on her mind had succeeded. She had awakened much more at ease.
The madness that once consumed her was completely gone, and she had regained her sanity.
Part of the guilt, shame, and self-hatred had been lifted as well, helping her avoid slipping back into that darkness.
"Grandma…!"
"Hm?"
Jessica looked down and saw a little girl with silvery-white hair, red eyes, horns, scales, tail, and wings…
Standing behind her with a cute smile.
