Chapter 327

At Duke’s estate.

“Anthony, how are you feeling today? Are you doing alright?” asked Sophie, who came to see Anthony again,

She sat by his bedside, her voice soft and full of concern as she asked, worry etched on her face.

On the bed, Anthony’s face was pale, and his energy was drained. But when he saw Sophir, he managed to pull out a faint smile. “I feel a little better than yesterday. If it weren’t for your medicine, Sophie, I’m afraid I would have been dead by now.”

“Don’t say things like that, Anthony. You’re strong and will get through this. If only my medicine were better, you wouldn’t be in this state. It’s all my fault…

Sophie lowered her head, guilt washing over her face.

Anthony shook his head slightly, unwilling to let her blame herself. “No, it’s not your fault. In fact, I owe my life to your medicine. Just being alive is already a blessing.

He forced another smile, though it barely masked the turmoil inside.

He said so, but the truth was far more painful than he let on.

What Anthony hated most was being seen as a useless cripple.

He had always been frail but was never truly disabled.

Yet now, Anthony found himself living the reality he had always feared–becoming the “cripple” people whispered about

Sitting on the bed, he lowered his gaze to his legs hidden beneath the blanket.

He had no feeling in his legs, as if they weren’t even part of his body.

The day Anthony woke up, the terror had gripped him, flooding every nerve with panic.

Even now,

that fear hadn’t subsided.

voice it. He refused to show

he’d truly feel like a

others‘ eyes, and he

his surprise, Sophie hadn’t shown a shred of disgust. Over the past few days, she had visited him daily, offering comfort and

a way to heal your legs. They say the Sage of Medicine and the Sage of Poison are the best in Bortenland. If one can’t do it, we’ll go to both. Someone out there

her words, his emotions surging

“Sophie”

now she

eyes glistening Sophie, you saved me. You’re my greatest benefactor. No matter what happens in the future,

always been good to me. Helping you is the least I can ild, Isn’t that what

because you’re kind–hearted that you’d do this. If it were Eliza, she wouldn’t have even bothered

of Eliza, Anthony’s

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There’s a good chance

her gaze flickering. “Anthony, you think

“In Hasen City, Eliza’s the only one who hates me and knows how to

that far?” Sophie asked softly, pretending to be innocent.

Sophie’s words, Anthony looked at her face

faltered, feeling a sudden, inexplicable guilt

Wait, has Anthony figured something out?‘ thought Sophie.

heart tightened, and she swallowed

into a cryptic smile. “Sophie, you don’t need to be so guarded around me. I know everything. Just drop the act and

Sophie felt speechless.

he knows?

grew even more strained

head and said, “Never

the way, Anthony, do you still have that pot of flowers I

I put it in

help your legs. I want to conduct some research on it. I don’t have any left, so I was hoping to swap it back. I’ll bring you two even better ones later. What do you think?” Sophie spoke with an

think much of it and nodded. “Sure, go ahead and take it from the secret chamber. After all, you were the one who gave it to

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