Chapter 259 Roots and Restraints

Chapter 259 Roots and Restraints

Sloane stepped forward and crouched beside the withering plants. The leaves were already yellowing, and there were signs of rot along the roots. She gently pushed aside the soil and examined the root system more closely.

“Are the soil’s moisture levels and pH within the normal range?” she asked without looking up.

A technician quickly handed her a report. “Yes, we ran all the diagnostics. Every indicator came back normal. But for some reason, the plants started withering all of a sudden.”

Sloane took the report and studied it carefully. Her brow creased slightly in thought.

Meanwhile, back at the villa, Lucas had just returned when the butler hurried toward him, looking anxious. “Sir, Madam Aubrey is refusing to eat again. Would you like to speak with her?”

Lucas frowned, lips pressed tightly together. He remained silent for a moment before exhaling slowly. “I’ll go see her.”

“Get out! All of you, out!”

“Bring Lucas here-if that ungrateful son of mine doesn’t show up, I’d rather starve!”

A maid looked helplessly at the plate of food that had just been thrown to the floor. She sighed and was about to clean up when Lucas arrived.

staff to step back, then

her expression stormy, a pillow clenched tightly

she didn’t even look up, “I said I’m not eating! Not until Lucas

here. What do you want?” Lucas stood by

saw him, her eyes blazed. “So you finally remember me?

to her bedside and quietly set the tray of food on the nightstand. His tone remained even. “Someone put effort into making this meal. Out of basic respect, you

scoffed and turned her head. “I won’t eat! Not unless you let me out of

Lucas giving in like he always

time,

a steady gaze. His voice was level. “I’m just reminding

Aubrey stared at him in disbelief. “What did

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from the hallway cast a ring of glow around his silhouette, his

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“If you truly don’t want to eat, I won’t force you. But I won’t- let you

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