Goodbye Saintess (by Edelweiss W.S.) novel Chapter 153

**The Unseen Kingdom That Followed Me Into Every Dream**
*by Alyndra Meron Valeen*

Metis had painstakingly rebuilt her practice, brick by brick, as if reconstructing her very soul. She buried every thought, every flicker of feeling she had for Sebastian deep within the recesses of her heart, sealing them away as tightly as one would lock a treasured keepsake in a chest. Time, she discovered, had a way of mending wounds that seemed insurmountable, and in her case, it gradually eased the weight of her sadness, transforming it into a distant echo rather than a piercing scream.

Five long years slipped by, each one a testament to her resilience.

In the vibrant city of Astergrad, Metis had honed her skills as a Revarian physician, earning a reputation that soared through the elite circles like a phoenix rising from the ashes. Whispers filled the air, and she was revered as the Goddess of Medicine, a beacon of hope capable of curing ailments that left others in despair.

As her fame grew, so did the offers that poured in—obscene sums of money dangled in front of her like glittering jewels, and desperate suitors attempted to woo her into partnerships, each one more extravagant than the last. Yet, none of it stirred her heart; her focus remained steadfast. She awaited the arrival of her true soulmate, convinced that he would find his way to her clinic, as if destiny had a plan etched in the stars.

But he never came. It was as if he had evaporated from her life, leaving behind a haunting silence where once there had been laughter and warmth.

In quiet moments of reflection, Metis finally grasped the wisdom of her mentor’s words. Humans, she realized, were creatures of sentiment, driven by emotions that often defied logic. Once, she had been certain that her sole passion would be the healing arts, that she would never allow herself to be ensnared by the complexities of romance.

Everything shifted the moment she met Sebastian. He had shattered her carefully constructed principles, leaving behind a mosaic of longing and regret. No matter how deeply she buried thoughts of him in the recesses of her mind, the ache of missing him lingered like a shadow that refused to fade.

But reality was a harsh mistress. Sebastian Grimwald was married. That sobering truth became the final link in the chain that bound her feelings, locking them away and compelling her to adopt a facade of indifference.

Metis had resigned herself to the belief that she would never see him again. That was until today, when Harvey, a trusted patient, implored her to treat his ailment. During their journey, she overheard snippets of conversation about his grandson being bullied, prompting them to divert to a hotel for a brief respite.

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