Miranda chuckled, "You're quite thoughtful, aren't you?"

She found it rather surprising that a grown man would prepare a Barbie doll for a little girl. It was an unexpected contrast.

Sebastian seemed to bask in the compliment, his handsome features softening with a gentle glow, almost angelic.

"Thanks for the compliment," he replied with a light laugh.

"I didn't know you had a sister. Is she your biological sister?" Miranda asked.

Sebastian nodded, "Yes, she was diagnosed with this strange illness when she was three. Since then, we've kept her hidden away, so the outside world doesn't know that the Everhart family has another daughter."

"What about your parents?" Miranda inquired.

Sebastian spoke calmly, "My father is managing our overseas interests, and my mother, well, she's been in cryogenic sleep for many years now. She was actually the first victim of Susie's mysterious illness."

Miranda furrowed her brow. She had only seen Susie's condition through videos Sebastian had shared, but he hadn't revealed much else. The situation seemed more complicated than he had initially let on.

"Susie's condition appears to be more severe than what you initially described. There's more to it than I realized," Miranda said quietly.

eyes fell on the girl's arms. To her shock, Susie's arms were almost entirely decayed, with rotting plant roots embedded in the flesh,

turned cold

"You're right. Her mental state has remained at that of a three-year-old. Today, I'm going to tell you everything about Susie, not just

she become the

genuinely

illness. On her third birthday, we threw a party for her After

Vernet

did, her body began to decay, as you've seen. Her appearance changed, and bizarre plant roots

aet

released by those decaying roots. My mother was placed

them discreetly. Thankfully, there weren't many,

to this estate. Even with the many servants around, Susie isn't allowed to leave her room when I'm

"She can only communicate with others through

tried consulting other

someone like Susie in

the origins of this illness while secretly seeking medical help." His gaze met Miranda's as he

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