National Asset: The Marvelous Tyler Wood

Chapter 111

At that moment, Tyler stood completely still, his face calm and steady, showing no emotion. Evelyn and her family watched him from a distance, their expressions still full of disgust and disdain, clearly doubting Tyler's capability. The air in the room felt heavy, like nobody believed he could actually do anything.

Ignoring their cold stares, Tyler carefully moved closer to the old man who lay quietly on the bed. With gentle hands, he slowly opened the old man's shirt, revealing what was underneath. Instantly, Tyler's eyes narrowed as he took in the horrific sight before him.

The old man's body was no longer the healthy, warm color it used to be. Now, his skin had turned frighteningly pale, like a ghost, cold and lifeless. The skin itself seemed fragile, almost as if touching it too roughly might cause it to break apart.

Even worse, thick black veins spread wildly across his body, creeping from his neck down through his chest, and stretching all the way to his thin, weak hands. These