45. The Poison
Chapter Forty Five Sassy's mischievous spirit wasn't one to be easily quelled. As Vincent gazed at the assortment of fruits, his mind settled on the idea of devouring a juicy orange, its vibrant colour and refreshing taste calling out to him. Unbeknownst to him, Sassy had already devised a plan, her intentions veiled beneath her seemingly harmless demeanour."Hey there, Mr. Healthy," Sassy teased, her tone playfully exaggerated. "I brought you some energy boosters. How about a banana or an apple?" She gestured to the options in the basket, her eyes dancing with a hidden agenda.Vincent's lips curved into a smile, though his heart remained wary. "Actually, I was thinking of having an orange," he confessed, reaching for one from the basket.Sassy's playful demeanor didn't falter. "Oh, come on," she chimed, her voice almost a sing-song. "You can have oranges anytime. Why not mix it up a bit?"As Vincent hesitated, his grip on the orange wavering, he found himself inexplicably swayed by S
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