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?”

her lips 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,

wonder she looked more fragile than before. Just imagining what she went through to save him made it feel like a needle was piercing his

face. “Sloane… I’m sorry. All this happened because you

teasing glint in her eyes. “So then, while I’m recovering,

then gave a solemn nod. His voice was low and sure. “Sloane, I’ll protect you. From now on,

him, her lips curling into a soft smile.

on Mr. Lucas.”

to rise, but a sudden wave of dizziness washed over her. Her

with both hands. His voice was tight. “Sloane,

a moment, then opened them again. “Just stood up too fast. I got

her. “How do you feel now? Should I

let out a small laugh and looked up at him. “Did you forget? I am the

his neck, carrying that faint, familiar scent

heartbeat accelerating uncontrollably. He looked down at her, eyes drawn to the soft flutter of her eyelashes. An indescribable emotion surged up

His mind blanked completely. He didn’t even know what he was

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