Their Villain, The Mogul's Beloved

Chapter 554

Chapter 554

20 vouchers

Just three days after their return, Nathan fell seriously ill. His condition deteriorated rapidly, leaving him too weak to even get out of bed.

The three of them gazed at Nathan propped up in bed, their eyes brimming with concern.

Zinnia knelt by the bedside, her fingers gently taking Nathan’s pulse. Her voice quivered with worry as she said, “Nathan, have you been overthinking again lately? Have you been staying up late?”

Nathan’s condition had deteriorated drastically. The two toxins warring inside him had pushed his already weakened body to its limits. He could barely rest at night these days, and during the day, he forced himself through sheer willpower alone.

Two afternoons ago, Nathan went out and caught a chill. He seemed fine when he got back, but this morning, even getting out of bed was a real struggle.

Nathan leaned against the headboard, his lips pale. Feeling the weakness in his body, he forced a gentle smile. “No, don’t worry. It’s to be expected,” he said softly, the faint smile slowly spreading across his pale face.

“I’ll go prepare your medicine. Get some rest,” Zinnia said, withdrawing her hand and standing up. Her steps faltered as she headed for the door.

“Zinnia.” Seeing her stumble, Nathan struggled to push himself up in alarm.

“Nathan, I’ll go check on her,” Yannis said, striding quickly toward her.

“Don’t worry about me, Nathan. I’ll be fine,” Zinnia murmured, keeping her head lowered to hide her trembling lips.

Yannis approached her side and noticed her slightly reddened eyes, his heart clenching with concern.

“Jackson, please take care of Nathan,” Zinnia said hoarsely.

Jackson glanced anxiously between the frail Nathan and Zinnia. “Jackson,” he said, “let me go help Zinnia prepare the medicine.”

Yannis gave them a nod, and then Zinnia and Jackson stepped out of the room.

As soon as Zinnia closed the door behind her, her composure shattered. Her knees buckled and she slumped against the wall, sliding down to the floor as tears spilled from her eyes.

Seeing how vulnerable she was, Yannis crouched down beside her. “Zinnia.”

like that, I just felt so helpless. Am I really that useless?” Zinnia said, her voice hoarse and trembling. She lowered her head, staring at the tightly closed door behind

failing fast. Time was running out, yet Zinnia still couldn’t find any solution. She knew this

J4 Sat, Oct 18

Chapter 554

20 vouchers

Nathan grow weaker. Now, he was confined to bed, and his body wasting

a clearer grasp

Nathan’s pulse, it’s like twisting a knife in my heart. I have to watch him slip closer to the end, day

hard on yourself. Even the Yarbrough family couldn’t find a solution

voice trembling. “But we’re running out of time… really running

precarious. No one

or tomorrow.”

her tear–choked voice, Yannis pulled her into a tight embrace and gently reassured her, “No, we’ll find a way. Nathan is blessed. Fate will protect him. We’re going to figure this out, I promise. We

Zinnia closed her

Yannis

voice was hoarse as she said, “Yannis, let’s go downstairs and prepare

*****

flames. Sitting motionless on the stool,

everything, like soil cultivation, hydroponics, even growth–stimulating elixirs. Yet the seed showed

various fields had gathered, and researchers from the institute had examined

murmured hoarsely, “Yannis. The medicine’s

If I go upstairs now, Nathan will definitely

Zinnia sitting by the small stove, he said with concern, “Alright, I’ll take this upstairs. Will you wait for me down here

gave a faint nod.

carried the medicine upstairs, casting frequent backward

13:54 Sat, Oct 18

Chapter 554

20 vouchers

at the seed in her palm. “Please, just sprout already. I’m

trembling hand, her voice thick with helpless sobs. “Please,” she pleaded, “just sprout. I’ll give anything if only you grow.” Her fingertips dug into the

red with unshed tears.

making a beeline for Zinnia. His plump body knocked against the medicine cauldron on the stove stand, sending

to her feet and