Chapter 200: Sophia Has Gone Mad
Sophia’s mind went numb, her body turning cold in shock. Her heart pounded in her chest, her breaths coming in short, panicked gasps. She felt a cold sweat break out on her forehead, her hands trembling uncontrollably. Her vision blurred, and she felt like the ground was slipping away beneath her feet.
Getting up, she rushed over to the bathroom and tried to throw up everything. Evelyn turned around, looking at her nails, waiting for Sophia to finish whatever futile attempts she had to save her life. Once done, almost both physically and mentally drained, Sophia wiped her mouth and walked out. She glared at Evelyn and shouted, "How... How can you do it?"
Evelyn smiled and replied, "Just like how you did when I was still young, step-mother. Wait, don’t tell me you already forgot about it?" she asked, her expression turning smug.
Sophia gritted her teeth, recalling how she used to spoil Evelyn’s favorite dishes so she would get sick and end up never touching them. It seemed like they were giving back for each and every sin she committed. Her mind was still feeling dizzy, making it hard to think clearly.
As she clutched her head and slumped on the bed, Evelyn added, "And it was a waste of time whatever you did now. Since we gave it in water, the poison must have already been absorbed."
Sophia looked up in horror. Evelyn mocked her, "Oh, come on! Don’t tell me just a single prank has shut down all your criminal brain cells. How could you not guess it?"
Sophia’s reaction was one of sheer panic. Her eyes widened, her breathing became erratic, and she felt her heart racing uncontrollably. Evelyn looked at her watch and murmured, "If you go to the hospital, there’s a slight chance of saving you."
Sophia didn’t wait for her to continue and barged out of the room. With a smile, Evelyn followed her, knowing that the actual show was about to begin.
William, who was talking with Ronan in the hall, frowned seeing Sophia running down the stairs. Gracia and Avery exchanged glances and couldn’t help but smile at Evelyn following closely behind.
"What’s wrong, Sophie?" William asked, getting up from his seat. When Sophia ignored him, running toward the door, he quickly grabbed her hand and stopped her.
"I... I am going to die!" Sophia babbled, clutching her chest. "I... I need to save myself." Shrugging off his grip, she ran toward the door, but William grabbed her hand and stopped her. She was embarrassing him in front of the guests!