Chapter 240

Elizabeth obediently swallowed the pill. Ten minutes later, the Virelia flowers bloomed like they'd been charmed or something, bursting open all at once. The fragrance was sweeter and more unique than she had imagined—so rare that she couldn't even describe what it resembled. Laurence quickly shut the windows and pulled the curtains closed. He took out a golden pair of scissors and, just before the pollen could scatter, snipped the flower heads without hesitation. "Finally, got it done." He gently placed the Virelia into a glass dome, inspecting it with care. It looked way more breathtaking than the pictures in old texts. Honestly, Laurence felt pretty conflicted—using such a rare herb like this didn't sit well with him. "Alexander's one lucky guy," he muttered with a sigh. "How long will it take to make the pill?" Elizabeth asked. Even though Laurence's pills were keeping the frost poison in check, Elizabeth could still feel the changes in Alexander's condition. He hadn't been able to