"Female praying mantises are known for their cannibalistic mating behavior, where they bite off the head or legs of their partners after mating."
Speechless, Hadley put her phone away.
Several days later, within the opulent walls of the Flynn Mansion, while Nyla mended from her recent operation, Eric had taken up residence at the family mansion to keep her company.
In the stillness of the witching hour, Eric slumbered deeply, only to be roused by the shrill chime of his phone.
A flicker of annoyance crossed his mind, but it vanished like mist when he glimpsed the caller ID.
It was the physician overseeing Ernest's care that was calling. Sleepiness fled in an instant.
"Yes, hello?" "Mr. Flynn! Your brother has stirred from his long slumber!"
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