The Real Heiress Rules the World

Chapter 280 A Different Kind of Vulnerability

Chapter 280 A Different Kind of Vulnerability

Lucas immediately shot to his feet. “No. We’re going to the hospital. Right now.”

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Sloane reached out and grabbed his wrist, pulling him gently back down to the sofa. Her fingers were cool to the touch, but the feeling sent a jolt through Lucas’s chest.

“Just let me finish,” Sloane said softly. Her voice was calm and steady, carrying a quiet strength that instantly eased his panic.

Lucas sat back down, eyes fixed on her, his voice laced with tension. “Sloane, what’s really going on?”

Sloane smiled faintly. “The poison’s gone. But the detox process wasn’t simple. The toxins lingered in my system for too long. Even though they’re out now, my body’s left with some aftereffects.”

A flicker of pain passed through Lucas’s eyes. His voice dropped low. “What kind of aftereffects? Is it serious?”

together and answered steadily. “My teacher said I’ll be physically weak for the next couple of years. I can’t fight, need proper rest, can’t catch cold, can’t overexert myself, and I have to avoid

what she went through to save him made it feel

guilt etched across his face. “Sloane… I’m sorry. All this happened because you saved

off with a teasing glint in her eyes. “So then, while I’m

gave a solemn nod. His voice was low and sure. “Sloane, I’ll protect you. From now on, I won’t let

into a soft smile. A sly sparkle lit up her eyes. “Then I’ll be

on Mr. Lucas.”

started to rise, but a sudden wave of dizziness washed over her. Her body swayed without

instantly, steadying her with both hands. His

eyes for a moment, then opened them again. “Just stood up too fast.

“How

and looked up at him. “Did you forget? I am the

carrying that faint, familiar scent

stiffened, his heartbeat accelerating uncontrollably. He looked down at her, eyes drawn to the soft flutter of her

completely. He didn’t even know what he was

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