Chapter 15

At the crack of dawn the next morning in the Chadwick family’s cozy villa.

The chauffeur had been waiting at the doorstep for a while. When he saw Gwendolyn. approaching, he respectfully opened the car door for her.

Just as Gwendolyn was about to step into the car, she noticed Howard lounging inside. He appeared aloof and detached, yet a small red birthmark on his neck added a touch of restraint to his demeanor.

Gwendolyn was taken aback.

She had mentioned to Howard over breakfast that she intended to visit the local apothecary to purchase some herbs, but she hadn’t expected him to be waiting in the car.

“I’ll come with you.” Howard said, his voice even and calm.

With a modest nod, Gwendolyn agreed.

As the car made its way through the streets, he was engrossed in his phone, while she looked out the window, her mind wandering restlessly.

“We’re here. It’s tricky to park right in front of Lifespan Locust Pharmacy.”

The chauffeur parked the car at a lot at the end of the street.

Gwendolyn glanced at Howard’s legs and suggested, “Mr. Chadwick, perhaps you should wait here for me.”

“Alright.”

His only concern was for her safety as she ventured out alone..

in the car, Gwendolyn headed towards the

street.

City. From a distance,

drew closer, she overheard that the pharmacy had been selling subpar herbs, and the customers had come

pharmacist shouted, his face flushed with anger, “Who’s to say

got the prescription right here!”

off of rotten goods!

ill?”

a scene! You wouldn’t want to cross our boss.

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then closed the door, and the crowd began to push and shove in confusion.

scream pierced the

“Someone’s fainted!”

Is there a doctor around?”

ground, his breathing faint, unconscious. The bystanders were afraid to

the sight of this, Gwendolyn hurried over and asked, “Could everyone please

down to check on the patient. His limbs were cold, his eyes sunken, his mouth agape. This was a simple case of fainting due

fingers incredibly steady. A true expert could see the skill in her needling.

be playing the hero…” A middle–aged onlooker began to criticize, but before he could finish, the handsome

awake! He’s

a young girl could be so capable!”

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