CHAPTER 200: THE HEIR IS?

Fido shook his head, his expression grave. "I don't know, but we can't let anyone find out about Caleb's health. We need to think fast." As the footsteps drew nearer, Fido and Maya tensed, their senses on high alert. They knew they had to act quickly to protect their friend. Just as the door creaked open, Fido sprang into action, quickly pulling the covers up over Caleb and arranging them to make it seem like he was sleeping soundly. Maya followed suit, positioning herself between Caleb and the doorway, ready to deflect any unwanted attention. The door swung open, revealing Juliet standing in the doorway, her expression a mix of concern and confusion. Fido and Maya held their breath, their eyes locked on Juliet, silently pleading for her to leave. Juliet's gaze flickered over the room, pausing briefly on Caleb's sleeping form before meeting Fido and Maya's eyes. She seemed to sense their urgency and hesitated for a moment before finally speaking. "I heard voices. Is everything o