The Scorned Heiress: No More Mercy novel Chapter 558

The courtyard is practically deserted, and the lounges are dark and empty.

At the end of the long corridor, she spots a single room with the lights on. Faint, muffled sobs echo from inside.

Curiosity kills the cat, and Tara is certainly curious. Without a second thought, she heads toward the room. As she approaches, she finds a young boy sitting with his back to her, his shoulders shaking as he cries quietly. In front of him sits a canvas, the fresh paint indicating it was just completed.

Tara doesn't pay any attention to the artwork. Instead, she walks up to the boy, crouches down, and asks patiently, "Hey there, what's wrong? Why are you crying?"

The boy looks to be about ten years old, though his height is closer to a seven- or eight-year-old. With her exceptional medical expertise, Tara instantly determines from his bone structure that his physical development doesn't match his actual age.

Hearing her voice, the boy realizes someone is there. He looks up at her in panic, opening his mouth, but no sound comes out. As he lifts his head, Tara realizes he has heterochromia—one eye is a deep, striking blue, and the other is a vivid crimson. It gives him a slightly eerie appearance. But no matter how unusual a condition might look, a doctor always remains calm.

Just by looking, Tara can't tell if the condition is congenital or acquired. However, given his delicate features and soft skin, she suspects he might have some underlying health issues.

"You don't need to be afraid. Tell me what's wrong. Can I help you with something?"

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