Chapter 1981

Observing Kern align with Lucinda and advocate on her behalf, Ronan found himself at a loss for counterarguments.

With a huff, he adjusted his suit in an exaggerated manner and exited Norton’s room.

Once Ronan was gone, Lucinda promptly found reasons to dismiss all the attendants from the room, leaving only Kern behind.

“The house is bustling today, and the noise is overwhelming.

Please, ask the staff to offer our guests some fruit, pastries, and fine tea.

I want no one near this door until the physicians have concluded their examination of Mr.

Payne.

Is that clear?”

“Understood, madam.

The room quickly emptied of attendants.

The bedroom now felt more open.

Norton lay unconscious, with only Lucinda, Hilliard, Kern, and the Payne family’s medical professionals remaining.

After examining Norton and reviewing his recent medications, Hilliard concurred with the Payne family’s medical team’s diagnosis.

“It appears he consumed something that didn’t agree with him, leading to food poisoning and his current unconscious state.

secured for privacy, Lucinda questioned, “Kern oversees

have ingested something

responding, “I was

Payne constantly.

consumed to ensure its

well-informed about

care with his

should have been no

silence filled the room

drifted to Ronan, who earlier

for him, perceiving his outburst as

in mind, she turned

Ronan present at

Kern shook his head.

“Mr.

Ronan Payne o

nly arrived this afternoon.

He and Mr.

spent some time together in the

Mr.

a

A cup of tea?

puzzled, pressed on, “Did he

“I can’t be certain.

refreshments, but since they were alone,

When Mr.

the study, he mentioned he

brought any food with him

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