Chapter 251 Yes , Dorian replied immediately , his expression turning serious .
He nodded repeatedly before turning to walk out .
With a wave of his hand , he summoned the other bodyguards , and the group e group marched out in unison .
Odalys quickly followed suit , while Percival took long strides toward the house .
Noticing she was falling behind , he instinctively slowed his pace .
Oner Odalys caught up , they entered the living room together .
The servants had already set the table , nearly covering the entire dining room with a spread of home cooked dishes cach one a favorite of Odalyss , with many dishes she particularly loved .
Dorian knows youre a foodie , so he learned how to make a few dishes for you .
You should try them , Percival said , his voice low .
He casually unbuttoned his shirt cuffs and rolled up his sleeves , exposing a portion of his wrist .
Odalys washed her hands and , as she approached the table , saw all her favorite dishes laid out before her .
Despite not feeling hungry earlier , her Momach grumbled loudly .
She glanced at the spread and couldnt help but name each dish , noting a few unfamiliar ones as well .
When the soup was served , Percival took a bowl , filled it , and handed it to her , arranging her fork beside it .
Have some soup first , he suggested .
Odalys took a small sip .
The rich , savory broth warmed her stomach , and her appetite seemed to wake up immediately .
This bone soup r made from medicinal herbs ..
its really good , she murmured .
Percival , still holding the fork , began serving hire more food .
Odalys , without hesitation , picked out dishes she liked , only to realize they were all i favorites , leaving her struggling to decide what to eat first .
Slow down .
If you want more , we can have him make it again tomorrow , Percival chuckled , his voice soft but filled with affection .
Though she ate quickly , Odalyss movements remained graceful , and her delicate mannerisms made her look all the more charming to him .
Percival couldnt help but smile as he watched her .
He finished eating first , sitting back as he occasionally served her more food .
The servants stood nearby , exchanging glances and quietly smiling as they took pictures and videos to send to Evander .
Odalys , feeling full finally paused If I keep eating like this , Im going to lose my waistline , she joked .
Percival handed her a warm towel .
As she wiped her hands , he laughed softly and said , Youre so thin , theres no need to worry about your waistline , Health is more important .
Youre right , Odalys smiled , feeling a bit like a child being pampered by him .
But she didnt call him out on it .
Its griting late , Im going to head back to my room , Percival said , his voice low and strained .
He clenched his fist and forced his body to stay © composed He knew that if he didnt get to his room soon , his body wouldnt hold up much longer .
A wave of nausea rolled in and he barely suppressed the urge to vomit blood .
With his expression darkened , he stood abruptly , his movements faltering and nearly stumbled as he made his way upstairs .
Once inside his r room , he slammed the door shut behind him .
He coughed out a mouthful of blood , his body trembling as he leaned on the desk for support .
After a moment , he wiped his lips and slowly unbartoned his shirt .
The sight of his powerful , muscular body was a stark contrast to the faint blue veins popping from his skin .
They seemed ready to burst , as if his body was rebelling against the poison .
her His eyes closed , and a small , bitter laugh escaped his lips .
It had been almost two weeks since he last felt the pain of the poison , and in his haze , he had almost forgotten how close he was to death .
Chapter 251 Percival ler out a hoarse laugh , his voice laced with a trace of bitterness .
his body Lifting a hand , he wiped the blood off his lips with a single motion , then turned the faucet on , letting the water cascade over him .
But his b refusing to obey him , slammed with a loud thud into the wall beside him .
It was then that his phone began to vibrate , the ringtone echoing in the tiled room Percival shut off the water , grabbed a towel , and casually wrapped it around his waist , tying it at the hip with practiced ease .
Heavy steps carried him out of the bathroom , where he bent down to pick up the phone lying on the floor .
The number flashing on the screen made his fingers tighten around the device .
He hesitated for a moment before finally answering .
Percival , where the hell have you been ? How dare you ignore my calls ? a furious womans voice shrieked from the other end .
Percivals large hand gripped the phone firmly, his knuckles whitening.
What do you want ? he asked , his tone icy , detached .
His indifferent response only fueled the womans rage .
Her voice sharpened as she snapped , What do I want ! Is that the only time I can call you ? Or have you deluded yourself into thinking youre above me now ! If you still recognize me as your mother , youll drag yourself to my apartment this instant .
Percival let out another low laugh , but this time it carried a hollow , desolate edge .
Youve always despised the Stewart family .
Why marry my father in the first place ! Just because youre my biological mother , Ive tolerated your behavior .
But this is the last time .
From now on , dont push your luck .
His voice was a steady warning , cold and deliberate .
The womans fury only deepened at his words , ber tone turning razor sharp Is that how you talk to me ? What , you think being e close to death gives you a free pass to disrespect me ? she sneered .
Then again , I suppose its fitting .
The Stewart family has always been a wretched bunch , and none of you deserve a good end .
But before you die , youll drag yourself here ! she demanded with venom .
Percivals grip on the phone grew so tight his knuckles turned bloodless , trembling with restrained fury He closed his eyes slowly , suppressing the storm inside , and without another word , ended the call The phone clattered onto the table as he tossed it aside , his focus already shifting .
He moved to the floor to ceiling window , his tall frame casting a shadow against the glass .
Percival knew .
The poison in his veins had reached its breaking point .
It wouldnt be long before it tore through his skin , ravaging what little remained intact And with it , his end drew nearer , inch by inexorable inch .
Callum , he muttered under his breath .
Just as the name escaped his lips , Callum rushed into the room , his eyes widening in horror as he saw the state Percival was in Mr.
Stewart ⦠Im going to get Odalys , Callum stammered , visibly shaken .
He had seen Percival go through these episodes before .
Every time , it nearly cost him his life .
Without the medicine from the Lark family , he would have been dead long ago .
No ordinary person could endure such pain Childbirth was a walk in the park compared to the suffering Percival endured with his condition .
It was far more dangerous than anyone could imagine , and it recurred every werk