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 grandpa’s

could he have ingested something

before responding, “I

Payne constantly.

checked everything he consumed to

are well-informed about his hypertension and

extra care with

have

filled the room

Ronan, who earlier had knelt beside Norton’s bed,

for him, perceiving his outburst

mind,

Ronan present at

Kern shook his head.

“Mr.

Ronan Payne o

nly arrived this afternoon.

He and Mr.

some time together in the study,

Mr.

have a cup of

A cup of tea?

pressed on, “Did he consume anything

“I can’t be certain.

but since they

When Mr.

mentioned

any food with him today,”

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