The moment he reached the room, he heard crying.
Constant, panicked crying.
Silas's heart clenched violently. He pushed the door open, and the sight inside froze him in place.
Ivy was coughing blood.
The deep red stained her lips and hands, stark against her pale skin.
"What happened?" Silas demanded, his voice trembling despite himself.
Ember turned toward him with tears streaming down her face. She rushed forward and grabbed his arm.
"Brother-in-law, do something!" she cried. "Ivy suddenly reacted as if someone struck her cheeks. She just… started bleeding!"
Silas felt the world turn cold.
He had never imagined Jade's condition could somehow affect Ivy directly.
Without another word, he turned and rushed back.
When he reached Jade again, he saw that same strange smirk waiting for him, as if Jade had already anticipated everything.
Silas's eyes narrowed. "What did you do?"
Jade tilted his head slightly. "Should that not be obvious by now?"
