Chapter 216: Deep Mess
Author: Bella Cruz
last update2025-04-10 23:55:54

As if that wasn’t enough, sweat began to bead on Mr. Roman’s forehead. His chest rose unevenly.

His breathing grew heavy, ragged—as though invisible hands were wrapped around his throat. He clutched at the bedsheet, lips parting in desperate gasps.

Then, all of a sudden , a thick, dark clot of blood burst from his lips as his eyes snapped shut again.

“Doctor! What’s happening? Do something!” Anastacia’s scream filled the room.

“Dad… please stay with me—Dad, please…” Her voice cracked, full of fear. She grabbed her father's shoulders, shook him desperately, but he didn’t respond. She dropped beside him, both hands pressing against his chest, as if her touch could bring him back.

“ Dad, please wake up .… don’t do this… not now…”

The hall went pin-drop silent .Then all of a sudden an uproar of murmur erupted in the hall with each and everyone of the guests faces etched with shock.

“What the hell just happened?”

“Wasn’t he just fine?”

“Didn’t the doctor just treat him?”

“He looks worse
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