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Chapter 1154

Author: Oopsie Daisy
"Of course, after all, I have been carefully tending to these flowers for many years," Victor replied with an almost boastful tone.

Hesper's lips twitched slightly. She had not expected that Victor would devote so much leisure to cultivating flowers. But for this vast island, perhaps it was a form of enlightenment.

"Do you trust me so much that you won't even inquire about my plans?" Hesper asked, noting that Victor seemed to have too much faith in her. If she were to expose the fact that Victor was not actually sick, he probably would not be able to do anything to her.

"I believe in you," Victor said casually without raising his head.

Hesper still went on to explain her plans. "Recently, the situation on Leafdelle Island has been quite chaotic, and some outsiders have infiltrated this island. Yesterday, I noticed that Delphine's expression was a bit off, so I guess someone must have contacted her."

"Hmm?" Victor raised his head.

Hesper averted her gaze. "Although I can't say I
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