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Chapter 160: The Scare

Author: Iris Bloom
last update publish date: 2026-05-29 01:18:19

The silence shattered instantly.

"What is it?"

The question left Raymond's mouth before anyone else could speak.

The doctor stepped fully into the room, the folder still held firmly in one hand. His expression remained serious. Professional and controlled. The kind of expression doctors wore when choosing words carefully.

Unfortunately, after everything that had happened over the past months, controlled expressions rarely inspired confidence.

Tricia felt her stomach tighten immediately. Her pul
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  • WEBS OF FORBIDDEN ENTANGLEMENT   Chapter 160: The Scare

    The silence shattered instantly."What is it?"The question left Raymond's mouth before anyone else could speak.The doctor stepped fully into the room, the folder still held firmly in one hand. His expression remained serious. Professional and controlled. The kind of expression doctors wore when choosing words carefully.Unfortunately, after everything that had happened over the past months, controlled expressions rarely inspired confidence.Tricia felt her stomach tighten immediately. Her pulse hammered against her ribs.Beside her, General Watson had gone completely still. The military commander disappeared instantly. The father remained. Waiting. Bracing. Preparing for impact.The doctor glanced briefly between all three of them. Then exhaled."Please don't panic."The statement achieved precisely the opposite effect.Tricia's heart sank. Raymond took a step closer to the bed.The doctor seemed to realise his mistake immediately."Let me explain properly."Nobody interrupted. Nobo

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