Chapter 68: Chapter 68

Chapter 68

Elysia said , “ Caellan , let go first .

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Elysia instinctively tried to pry his arms off her waist but stopped herself .

She remembered his condition .

Anger might only provoke him .

Sighing softly , she adjusted her approach , gently lifting him onto her bed and coaxing him .

Tm sorry , Caellan .

I’ve been busy preparing for the placement test , so I haven’t had time to visit you , she said soothingly .

“ Can you let go now ? You’re already eleven , a big boy , right ? ” ”

Carllan ignored her words , burying his face into her embrace and whining , “ I like it better when you don’t wear perfume … Can you stop wearing it

Nobody watching could have imagined that the same Callan , who was spewing insulis just yesterday , would now appear so soft and clingy .

Naturally , the comment section erupted in laughter and teasing .

It wasn’t

to him — this little brat latched onto bert And he had the audacity to say all that earlier ! )

sn’t .

Elysia clinging to

[ I’m stunned .

Just moments ago , I was scrambling to find excuses for Elysia , and now I learn she didn’t even need them .

Gallan just proved himself

wrong .

[ Caelian has some nerve .

Elysia’s clearly injured , and yet here he is clinging to her , pressing against her wounds while making demands I

poor , just stop

[ But wait how could a broke girl like Elysia even afford perfume ! Maybe it’s one of those cheap knockoffs : Honestly , if you’re po pretending I

[ Seriously ? Did Caellan’s stupidity rub off on you ? He can’t tell the difference between Elysia and Howena because he’s blind and dumb – what’s your excuse1 I

The truth was becoming more ap

parent to everyone .

Still , Csellan clung to denial .

That’s nonsense .

She must have pretended to be my sister .

ter .

It’s impossible ,” he growled , his voice trembling with frustration .

But his protests couldn’t alter what was on the sere

Elysia softly parted Caellan’s shoulder , her voice calm and gentle as she began telling him a story .

Her words seemed to soothe not only Chellan bat even the viewers in the stream .

When the story ended , Caellan frowned , gripping her hand as he asked , “ Why didn’t the prince recognize the girl who saved him ? ”

Elysia looked down , her tone laced with sadness .

“ Maybe it’s because the necklace proving her identity wasn’t in her possession .

The prince had been bedridden , unable to open his eyes and see her clearly … ” .

Hearing this Caellan became indignant .

That prince is terrible ! Is he really basing everything on a necklace ? Shouldn’t he use his heart to figure out who truly cares for him ! ”

“ And now , any random princess can come along and take her place .

Sister , I don’t like this story .

That prince is stupid .

”

Elysia had woven the story with some personal intent , expecting Caclian wouldn’t grasp its meaning .

Yet his words hit her harder than she’d anticipated .

“ Carllan … will you stop recognizing me once you regain your sight ? ” she asked hesitantly ,

Though she had no intention of breaking her promise to Rowens , seeing Chellan’s small , cautious face calling her sister ” and holding her tightly awakened a selfisis hope within her – a hope that , when his sight was restored , he would still cherish her the same way .

Callan tibed his head in confusion .

“ But in only blind temporarily , Besides , I’ve seen you before .

How could I not recognize you after just two years??

“ And I don’t know why you’re asking such strange things , but … ” Caellan added .

Before Elysia could react , Cadlan confidently grasped her hand , feeling for her pinky finger , and hooked it gently with his own .

“ Pinky promise .

“ The declared .

“ Even after I can ser again , I always recognize you , love you , and protect you .

You have to stay by my side .

No changing that

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Elysia froze , her heart aching at his innocent vow .

The boy in front of her – her half – brother – was the only one who had approached her when she had nothing left , who had believed in her , and who now made her a promise without caring if she was Rowena or Elysia .

She was overwhelmed by happiness .

Even though her injuries throbbed under his weight , the warmth of his words seemed to dull the pain .

Unable to help herself , she wrapped her arms around him .

“Alright .

I won’t change .

I’ll always stay by your side , Gaellan , she whispered

Her declaration left the real Callan , watching from outside the screen , completely stunned .

So , Caellan is the prince in Elysia’s story – and by his own admission , the fool .

I’m actually crying now .

As someone who’s been following this since yesterday , I declare Caellan the male version of Odessa a pair of thankless , two – faced traitors .

Match

[ Fate is so cruel .

Just when Elysin was starting to find her footing , she ends up with Caellan , a walking disaster .

The prostier his words now , the uglier his actions will be bar .

Case in point : ]

Torin and Fenwick followed the link posted in the comments , which led to a dip of Caellan berating Elysia during yesterday’s stream .

Caellan , however , didnt even have the courage to click play .

He remained frozen , his expression blank and unchanging like a statue carved from stone .

Without blinking his eyes grew bloodshot , the corners twitching slightly .

To everyone else , his stoic demeanor seemed cold and heartless , as felt no remorse even after learning the truth .

Wow .

Caelian truly has no soul .

Even after seeing the truth , he won’t even fake regret .

The guy’s heartless ]

[ So indifferem , so disappointing .

This kid doesn’t deserve anyone’s kindness .

For someone who’s supposedly a student , he’s more clueless than a middle school dropout

The scorn poured over Callan like a torrential storm , but he remained silent

After what felt like an eternity , he suddenly ripped off his headset , slammed his fist into the desk , and kept pounding – once , twice , three times— until cracks began to form in the wond .

Through gritted teeth , he roared , “ Why ? Why did you pretend to be my sister to get close to me ? If things for me !“

His voice broke , and despair filled his gaze .

you poisoned me , why did you do all those

Caellan thought .

The person who warmed my heart for two years , the one who led me out of my nightmares .

How could that person possibly be Elysia , that cruel woman ? But then apin … ”

He recalled that during his first year of hospitalization , Rowena rarely visited .

It was only after he lost his sight that she suddenly became attentive , visiting frequently and showing seemingly boundless carc

When his vision was restored , he had been overjoyed , eager to embrace Rowens , only for her to push him away

a barrier between them

She had worn a perfume he detested , as though purposefully creating a b

Callan shook his head vigorously , trying to dispel the memories , but the overlooked details began gnawing at his mind like an invasive poison

Row

ena had never told him stories , never sung to him .

Not once.

She had never cooked for him , not once .

A girl in the classroom , unable to watch his self – destructive spiral any longer , hurried forward and grabbed his hand .

“ Stop banging your head , Callant If you keep this up , the dean’s gonna show up .

Are you having a seizure or what ? ”

Caellan initially thought to lash out at her as well but stopped when she held up her phone , showing a scene on the screen ,

It was an image of warmth – Elysia cradling him gently as he lay in her lip , her hand softly patting his shoulder to lull him to sleep .

The sight drained the fight from his body .

His clenched lists loosened , and he began shaking his head violently as if trying to shake away reality

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itself .

When he finally put his glasses back on , he turned to the livestream camera , his voice icy and determined

Caellan said , “ Elysia , come out and face me .

Stop hiding behind Stellan .

I want to confront you directly .

”

his blindness .

He needed answers .

He needed to know if Elysia had been responsible for his

The girl sighed in exasperation .

If Elysia had poisoned him , she wouldn’t have spent so much time caring for him .

“ Honestly , Callan , if Elysia sees you acting like this , she might never want to face you again .

And you think she’d bother with a confrontation ? You should be on your knees begging for her forgiveness ” the girl said .

Torin watched silently , a heavy weight settling in his chest .

Of all the people in their lives , it turned out that only Cacilan had ever given Elysia a gemine hug , placed his trust in her , and offered her any form of promise .

Torin though , And yet , if Elysia was the one who poisoned Callan , then who was in

Torin’s mind drifted to another face .

At the hospital , in the VIP ward on the top floor , the door slowly opened .

“ Rowena ! Stop pretending and wake up ! ” Althea , finding the room empty of witnesses , stormed in and ripped the blanket off the bed , revealing Rowena , fast asleep .

“ What are you doing , still sleeping at a time like this ? Altea shouted , grabbing Rowena’s arm and shaking her

“ Mom , why are you yelling Rowena whined groggily , still half – asleep .

“ Dad and the brothers aren’t even here yet .

”

Rowena had stayed up all night gaming only falling asleep at eight in the morning .

After eating the lunch Aspen brought , she had promptly gooe back to bed , entirely unaware that her actions against Elysia were now being broadcast to millions natiomicide .

“ Dad ! Brothers ! Do you realize they’re about to stop being your dad and brothers and start being Elysia’s again ! “ .

Rowena , unbothered , crossed her legs casually .

“ Elysia’s in prison .

What threat could she possibly pose to us now ! And with her rotten heart , she’s lucky to last another year , Stop worrying .

Mon.

Once I uske care of those two idiots and Caellar inherias the Drayton Group , what does it matter if Dad .

Torin , or Femrick find out the truth ? ”

Althea’s face flushed with rage .

“ You infint Carllan’s just a kid ! How can he manage the Drayton Group ? You’d have him eaten alive by the shareholders ! ”

Then she remembered the bigger problem

“ Rower , do you have any idea what you’ve done ! Stellan set up a memory broadcast .

Two to three million people are watching everything you’ve done ,” Althea said .

Meanwhile , in the livestream .

Elysia appeared in a hospital corridor , speaking with a doctor .

“ Sorry , miss ,” the doctor said politely , “ but we adhere strictly to patient confidentiality .

”

Elysia had sought our Chellan’s doctor to understand why his vision hadn’t recovered after two years , but she’d forgotten the simple fact that the physician didn’t even know who she was

“ Thank you , doctor , she munnured , a hint of resignation in her voice .

“ Actually , I’m Caellar’s never mind .

”

Even if she were family , what difference would i

ould it take ? No on

one would divulge such sensitive information to a mere student .

I’m really not criticizing her .

Why did she ask all these for no reason ! She made it sound like asking would help Callan .

]

Can’t you show some concern ? Your words are too abstract .

It’s as if your mother is dying of illness .

If you ask the doctor what illness your mother has , the doctor will answer : It’s useless even if I tell you .

Anyway , your mother is dying .

The scene shifted to an herbal medicine store , where Elysia was carefully writing down a list of ingredients .

The viewers were baffled , and even the pharmacist , glancing at her note , couldn’t help hat ask .

“ Girl , who is this medicine for ? And who gave you this prescription ”

Hearing the pharmacist’s words , Elysia seemed momentarily overwhelmed .

She nervously pressed further , her voice trembling .

“ Is there

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When he finally put his glasses back on , he turned to the livestream camera , his voice icy and determined .

Callan sud .

“ Elysia , come out and face me .

Stop hiding behind Stellan .

I want to confront you directly ?

He needed answers .

He needed to know if

now if Elysia had been responsible for his blindness .

The girl sighed in exasperation .

If Elysia had poisoned him , she wouldn’t have spent so much time caring for him .

“ Honestly , Callan , if Elysia sees you acting like this , she might never want to face you again .

And you think she’d bother with a confrontation ! You should be on your knees begging for her forgiveness , ” the girl said .

Torin watched silently , a heavy weight settling in his chest .

Of all the people in their lives , it turned out that only Caellan had ever given Elysia a emuine hug .

placed his trust in her , and offered her any form of promise .

Torin thought , And yet , if Elysia wasn’t the one who poisoned Callan , then who was it ?

Torin’s mind drifted to another face

At the hospital , in the VIP ward on the top floor , the door slowly opened .

“ Rowena ! Stop pretending and wake up ! ” Althea , finding the room empty of witnesses , stormed in and ripped the blanket off the bed , revealing Rowena , fast asleep .

What are you doing , still sleeping at a time like this ?” Althea shouted , grabbing Rowena’s arm and shaking her .

“ Mom , why are you yelling ” Rowena whined groggily , still half – asleep .

“ Dad and the brothers aren’t even here yer ”

Rowena had stayed up all night gaming , only falling asleep at eight in the moming .

After eating the lunch Aspen brought , she had promptly gone back to bed , entirely unaware that her actions against Elysia were now being broadcast to millions nationwide

“ Dad ” Brothers ? Do you realize they’re about to stop being your dad and brothers and start being Elysia’s again ? ”

Rowena , unbothered , crossed her legs casually .

“ Elysia’s in prison .

What threat could she possibly pose to us now ! And with her rotten heart , she’s lucky to last another year .

Stop worrying .

Mom .

Once I take care of those two idiots and Callan inherits the Drayton Group , what does it matter if Dad .

Torin , or Fenwick find out the truth ?

Althea’s face flushed with rage .

“ You idiot ! Caellan’s just a kid ! How can he manage the Drayton Group ! You’d have him eaten alive by the

shareholders ? ”

Then she remembered the bigger problem .

“ Rowena , do you have any idea what you’ve done ! Stellan set up a memory broadcast .

Two to three million people are watching everything you’ve

done ” Althea said .

Meanwhile , in the livestream , Elysia appeared in a hospital corridor , speaking with a doctor .

“ Sorry , miss , ” the doctor said politely , “ but we adhere strictly to patient confidentiality “ .

Elysia had sought out Carllan’s doctor to understand why his vision hadn’t recovered after two years , but she’d forgotten the simple fact that the physician didn’t even know who she was .

“ Thank you , doctor ,” she murmured , a hint of resignation in her voice .

“ Actually , I’m Caellan’s … never mind .

”

Even if the were family , what difference would it make ! No one would divulge such sensitive information to a mere student .

[ I’m really not criticizing her .

Why did she ask all these for no reason ? She made it sound like asking would help Caellan .

I

[ Can’t you show some concern ? Your words are too abstract .

It’s as if your mother is dying of illness .

If you ask the doctor what illness your mother has , the doctor will answer .

It’s useless even if I tell you .

Anyway , your mother is dying ]

The scene shifted to an herbal medicine store , where Elysia was carefully writing down a list of ingredients .

The viewers were baffled , and even the pharmacist , glancing at her note , couldn’t help but ask , “ Girl , who is this medicine for ! And who gave you this prescription ”

Hearing the pharmacist’s words , Elysia seemed momentarily overwhelmed .

She nervously pressed further , her voice trembling .

“ Is there

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something wrong with this prescription ? Could it be harmful to the body ? Or .

?

The pharmacist , noticing her panic , quickly waved his hands in reassurance .

“ No , no , there’s nothing wrong with it at all ! I was just curious – what is this prescription fort in all my years , I’ve never seen a formula like this before

Blushing furiously , Elysia lowered her head and mumbled .

“ It’s something I came up with myself .

It’s for treating eye conditions ”

The chat exploded .

[ Elysia’s way too full of herself .

She came up with it herself ? What does she think she is ! L

[ This is irresponsible .

If modern medicine can’t fix it , how is some amateur herbal mix supposed to help ? Don’t poison anyone , please .

]

you some Western agent sent to discredit our

[ What’s with the bias against traditional medicine ! Our ancestors passed it down for a reason .

Are you heritage ! ]

[ Whether it’s modern or traditional , Elysia’s recklessness in experimenting on Caellan is just unacceptable .

]

On – screen , Elysia described Carllan’s symptoms in detail to the pharmacist .

Though she couldn’t get precise answers , she hoped to uncover posible causes .

The pharmacist furrowed his brows thoughtfully .

“ These symptoms … they suggest poisoning .

The exact type ? Hard to say – snake venom , scorpion venom , maybe something else entirely

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