Chapter 252 Dont look for her .
The medicine she gave me ⦠its probably reached its limit , Percival said , pulling Callums arm back .
Callum stood trembling , unable to meet Percivals eyes .
His heart ached as he saw the man who once commanded everything , whose brilliance and power had bent the world to his will , now helpless in the face of his own illness .
It was too much for Callum to bear , and for a moment , he thought he might collapse right there .
Remember my previous instructions , Percivals voice was hoarse .
If I die, take care of Grandpa .
Seal off all information .
The moment they know Im dead , theyll come after his life .
He paused , gathering strength to continue .
Grandpas old .
Hes given everything for the Stewart family .
He doesnt deserve to die in shame .
And about Odalys ⦠when Im gone , erase any trace of her having married me .
Make sure no one links her to the Stewart family .
No matter what happens , if she needs it , the Stewart fanuly must protect her , no questions asked .
His words felt like a death sentence , He knew his body was breaking down .
After so many years of abuse , it had reached its limits .
Even the strongest bodies couldnt withstand that kind of destruction forever .
Mr.
Stewart , dont say that ! Odalys ⦠didnt she say she could keep you from dying ? Callums voice cracked in panic .
He wanted to support Percival , to do something , but there was nothing he could do .
In the face of death , helplessness swallowed them both .
Desperation mixed with uncertainty as Callum struggled to understand how to fix this .
She said she could keep me alive for another month , Percival mastered , his voice barely above a whisper .
Well , half of that month is already gone .
So , I have less than two weeks to live .
And tonight , with the poison flaring up again , I think this is the night where fate seals my end .
Percivals body was betraying him .
If I make it through tonight , Ill be bedridden , unconscious , or worse , until the end.
He spoke in a voice heavy with finality , but beneath it all , there was the sorrow of a man who wasnt ready to leave the world behind .
Barely in his twenties , he had so much left undone .
People to protect , things to achieve .
He had dreamed of a life with Odalys , but now it was impossible .
She was like the moon beautiful , distant , and untouchable .
He had no right to pull her into his world of pain .
His only hope now was to protect her by erasing all ties to the Stewart family once he was gone .
To make it as though she had never existed in his life He had prepared everything for her , every possible escape .
But he had never prepared for his own departure .
For him , once he was gone , nothing would matter .
Percival Callums voice b broke , hoarse with grief .
He had never called him by his first name before ; it felt like an acknowledgment that everything was falling apart .
Hearing his cry .
Percivals lips twisted into a bitter smile .
Orson will be here soon .
Callum turned away , not wanting to face Percival any longer .
He dashed downstairs , his mind racing .
When he reached the dining groom , he found it empty , no sign of Odalys .
Panic clawed at him as he bolted upstairs , hammering on Odalyss door .
Odalys ! Are you there ? Somethings luppened , he called , his voice trembling .
But there was no answer .
After a brief silence , he pushed the door open , lieart racing The room was eerily empty .
He stepped toward the bathroom , but the steam wasnt thick , meaning Odalys hadnt come back to shower .
It was as if she had vanished into thin air .
Odalys ⦠where are you His voice cracked , desperation overtaking him .
He scanned the rooms frantically before rushing downstairs .
As he passed the servants carrying coffee upstairs , he grabbed one by the arm .
Did you ice Mrs.
Siewant ? Callums heart skipped a beat .
He immediately grabbed his phone and pulled up the villas surveilla is surveillance footage .
He saw Odalys walking upstairs right after Percival , taking something from her rooms , and leaving in a hurry .
1/2 Chapter 232 That bott it looks like it might contain some kind of medicine , Orsons voice came from behind him , startling him .
Turning , Callum saw Orson standing there , his expression grim .
He paused the video and whispered , Venomroot ? Could be , but its too unclear to tell .
Have you seen Percival ! Orsons voice was soft , almost as if he was afraid of the answer .
Callum shook his head .
I havent seen him since ⦠he was in his room when I came up here .
Orsons face drained of color as he processed what Callum said .
He gripped the railing with white knuckles .
It seems it seems he wont make it through tonight , Orson muttered , the weight of the truth settling in .
Percivals body had endured too much .
If the illness struck again , there would be no coming back Callum stared at the screen , his mind reeling .
He couldnt bring himself to knock on Percivals door .
It felt like a line had been crossed one that neither of them could return from Odalys left in such a rush where did she go ? Can we find her ? You said she knows a lot about traditional medicine .
Maybe she has a way to save him Callum said , nearly begging .
Orson looked at the footage , his gaze darkening .
If she wanted to save him , she wouldnt have left .
Dont forget who Odalys knows exactly whats going on .
If shes gone , then its clear she doesnt intend to come back .
Think about it , Callum .
If she wanted to help , she wouldnt have walked away .
And now , we cant even find her .
Callums fingers trembled as he pulled out his phone to dial Odalyss number .
sis shes no fool .
She But then , the sound of a ringing phone from Odalyss room stopped him in his tracks .
He turned quickly and pushed the door open .
Her phone was on the bed , charging .
Odalys didnt take her phone .
Callum muttered , his hand tightening around his own phone .
Without it , they had no way to to reach her .
I have to go find her , Callum said , determined to act .
Orson grabbed his arm , holding him back .
We need to stabilize Percivals condition first .
If we can keep him calm , there might still be a chance .
Callum paused , then nodded reluctantly .
Silence filled the air as both men grappled with the crushing reality .
Odalys had disappeared without a trace , and now ⦠They were powerless to change what was happening In the face of death , all they could do was watch as everything slowly crumbled .