But now that she thought about it, if she had really done that, Theodore would surely have found out.

"Let's go back to your ward first. I'll tell you what to do," Yerick said, extending his hand.

Aurora took his hand, following him back to the room in a daze. Once inside, she sat on the bed and burst into tears.

"Theodore lied to me! Why did he lie to me? How could he do this to me?"

She clutched her chest, struggling to catch her breath.

Yerick's lips curled into a cruel smile, and he said seriously, "With your frail health, how can you compete with Rosalie?"

"What should I do, then? It's not my fault that I have bad health! I have no other choice."

raised an eyebrow. "What if I told you that

think of a way for me! I can't lose Theo. I've fallen deeply in love with him. If I have

more Aurora thought about it, the more agitated she became. She clutched

"This is your

confusion. "Bargaining chip? Are you talking about my heart condition? You want me

Aurora shook her head.

work. My body is already weak. What if... what if I die? Won't that be a victory for Rosalie? I really want to get better. If only I

get better? Yerick said, pinching her chin. "What if I could find a suitable heart for you, and you could have a transplant in Melrine?

it really be done? Do you have the ability

"Do you think

in Yerick's eyes, Aurora felt a powerful certainty that this man could make it

of liquid. Just one drop. If you drink it, I guarantee

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