Chapter 242 Zanteles' Wealthiest Person

In the hushed atmosphere of the hospital room, Romelius shifted uneasily. His gaze fell to his quivering legs.

Trying to conceal his discomfort, he mumbled, "My legs are itching."

Lana's expression darkened as she retorted, "You're lucky you said that only around me. If the elders heard it, you'd be in some serious trouble."

Nervously, Romelius nodded and managed a sheepish grin. "I won't say such words again in the future, I promise."

Lana remained perplexed.

"Seriously, what's going on with you two lately?"

She paused, searching their faces for answers. "Why do you act so cautiously around me? I'm not a monster, you know."

This odd behavior from Romelius and Mandy had begun back in the previous hospital.

Lana couldn't shake off her confusion. They seemed afraid she might bail on them at any moment.

Romelius and Mandy exchanged uneasy glances.

They couldn't meet Lana's eyes because of the guilt weighing heavily on their hearts.

Despite Lana being sent away after birth, Ro