Darius stood up abruptly.Even though he was utterly disgusted with Cassia, the thought of an innocent child's life hanging by a thread made him rush out of the estate.Outside the inner chambers of the Temple of Healing, Cassia paced back and forth anxiously.Milo was covered in purplish-black rashes.His face was swollen, his lips pale, and he leaned weakly against soft pillows, constantly scratching his neck.Darius was just about to push the door open when he heard Milo's weak voice from inside."Mother, I ate the Nightshade just like you said.""Will the Lord come to see me?"Darius's hand froze on the doorknob.Cassia's voice was low, but it held a hint of a smug laugh."He will definitely come.""Darius is a soft-hearted fool. All you have to do is cry, and he will come running."Milo gasped for air and said, "But it hurts so much.""Mom, am I going to die?"Cassia frowned in annoyance."Do not speak such nonsense. A little bit of poison won't kill you. Just bear with it. Do you
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