Chapter 229: A Race Against Time

**Thelma Zane’s POV** Most of what I had revealed about Yuri was true. His dark past was undeniable, but it wasn’t the royal family that had unearthed the damning details for me. In truth, Dorothy had pieced it together. Her uncanny ability to see through facades had laid bare the secrets that Yuri had tried to bury. “How are your eyes holding up?” I asked her softly, leaning in close. “You’ve already used the Eye of Insight twice today. Let me know if it becomes too much to handle.” Dorothy’s expression remained calm, almost detached. “I feel fine,” she said evenly. “Or rather, I don’t feel anything at all.” Despite her nonchalance, I couldn’t ignore the concern gnawing at me. Dorothy’s gift was powerful, but it came with a price. Still, there was no time to dwell on that now. Frank’s condition had stabilized, his high fever mercifully subsiding, but he remained unconscious. The signs were ominous, and Master Kevin soon confirmed our worst fears. “This is a classic c