Chapter 175: Her Moment

Gideon’s POV

The day arrived swiftly, and I awoke stretching my body, I had hissed while stretching my body so badly because my body had gotten sore from resting in one position, I decided to pretend until I was certain I could reclaim my lost splendor.

The doorknob abruptly moved and I instantly relaxed. Two maids entered with a bowl of water, one holding the bowl and the other a towel.

I lay quiet as they approached, watching as they carefully placed the bowl on the floor, the girl with the trowel dipped it in water and gently cleansed my skin, and I lay still, letting them do whatever they wished.

When they were through, they bowed to me and walked away with the dirty water in the bowl and a wet towel; I was dying to see Mary and tell her the antidote had worked just beautifully.

The door opened again, and my lips curved into a smile, which quickly faded as I realized it was the doctor entering the room, rather than Mary. The doctor approached me and checked my vitals.

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