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?”

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

heart sank. No wonder she looked more fragile than before. Just imagining what she went through to save him

face. “Sloane… I’m sorry.

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

nod. His voice was low and sure. “Sloane, I’ll protect

smile. A sly

on Mr. Lucas.”

wave of dizziness washed over her. Her body

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

them again. “Just stood up too fast.

as he supported her. “How do

small laugh and looked up at

brushed against his neck, carrying that faint, familiar scent

uncontrollably. He looked down at her, eyes drawn to the soft flutter of her eyelashes. An

completely. He didn’t even know what he was trying to

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