Her Story: Rise Of Tiffany Novel by Rex Ring

Chapter 562

The Azure King was pleased by this, but before he could say anything, his earlier outburst took its toll. He coughed violently, his face paling from the strain.

“Grandpa, lie down,” Tiffany said gently as she helped him back onto the bed. She checked his pulse carefully.

It was weak but steady, the same as before. While there was no critical illness, years of emotional strain and depression had left the king’s body frail. At his age, such damage was nearly irreversible.

In other words, even though Tiffany had broken the hypnosis, the king’s body might not last long, perhaps six months, maybe a year.

As Tiffany withdrew her hand, her gaze fell on his wrist. Something caught her eye. She lifted his sleeve and froze.

A red thread–like mark stretched beneath his skin.

Tiffany’s pupils widened as she pushed the sleeve higher, revealing that the thread extended from his wrist toward his heart. The sight sent a chill down her spine.

‘How could not have noticed this before?‘ Tiffany thought.

The answer to why she couldn’t detect any illness in the king’s pulse suddenly became clear. The hypnosis was a distraction. The real threat, the reason for his weakening body, was this red thread. It wasn’t just a mark but a parasite, growing and spreading. Once it overtook his entire body, it would kill him.

Tiffany’s expression hardened.

“Grandpa, when did this appear?” Tiffany asked.

it and said it was

lied, “No,

her unease was hard to hide. Sensing it, the Azure Sea King gave her a comforting smile. “Don’t be

his voice kind. “But don’t worry. I’ll make sure to stay strong

her throat as memories from childhood resurfaced. The

been there to witness it. That lost time was a regret they could never

Richard grabbed her hand, offering her

a long time. Don’t say such things. Your body is just weak right now. With rest and proper care,

herbs, they could strengthen his body

nodded, his expression

over a bowl of soup. The Azure Sea King sipped a little before waving it away.

plagued by the Hypnosis. The dark spell that had weighed on his mind was

relief. Before leaving, she glanced at Jeremy. I’m counting on you to

Jeremy nodded.

slumped in a corner, looking utterly defeated. The man who had been so loud earlier now resembled a frightened bird. Tiffany didn’t

Richard turned

clear. Whatever she decided, he would stand by her side,

playful glint in her

knowing the answer. “You’re going to find out who’s behind

in surprise. “You