She is poisoned.

Hearing the assessment of Aurora, Sebastian frowned his posture stiffening. Aurora's words had an ominous undertone, and he instinctively braced himself for what was coming.

Aurora exhaled softly, her gaze steady on him. "Your sister is being poisoned," she said plainly, letting the words hang in the air. "In fact, it would be more accurate to say that she's been poisoned since birth. A slow-acting toxin has been introduced into her system over time. It accelerates cellular deterioration, exacerbating the effects of her disorder."

The room fell silent.

Sebastian's expression was a mix of astonishment and skepticism, his sharp mind racing to process her claim. He stared at Aurora, searching for any sign of deceit or error, but her unwavering confidence left little room for doubt.

"No other doctor has ever mentioned this before," he said, his voice low but with an edge of distrust. "How can you be certain?"