Chapter 1256: Venenum

A light chuckle broke the tension that had gripped the room, instantly drawing the attention of everyone present. The rhythmic sound of heels clicking against the floor echoed through the clinic, commanding the space with an effortless authority. Heads turned in unison toward the source of the sound—everyone except Lyon, who used the momentary distraction to discreetly check the child's pulse. His fingers brushed the small wrist with the finesse of someone who had done this countless times, quick and precise. It was a subtle movement, almost imperceptible to all but one pair of eyes—Selena's. She caught the motion and smiled faintly, her earlier intensity softening ever so slightly.