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?”

couple of years.

Just imagining what she went through to save him made it feel like a needle

furrowed deeply, guilt etched across his face. “Sloane… I’m sorry.

cut him off with a teasing glint in her eyes. “So then,

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

lips curling into a soft smile. A sly sparkle lit up her

on Mr. Lucas.”

to rise, but a sudden wave of dizziness washed

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

for a moment, then opened them again. “Just stood

he supported her. “How do you feel now? Should I

up at him. “Did you forget?

against his neck, carrying

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

didn’t even know what he was trying

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