C41 Mother's words

"Is this true?"

Mother looked at him.

"Yes. She was sick, and I knew she might not survive another day in that cold, damp cell with treatment. So I did the only thing I thought of."

"Then you saved my daughter's life. Thank you."

"It's nothing, Daryn. But we need to leave immediately."

"Because of the war?"

Mother asked him, still clutching his hands.

"Yes and no