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.

privacy, Lucinda

could he have ingested something

responding, “I was with

Payne constantly.

consumed to ensure

are well-informed about his hypertension and

care

should have been

filled the

to Ronan, who earlier had knelt beside

her disdain for him, perceiving his outburst as insincere and

in mind,

present

Kern shook his head.

“Mr.

Ronan Payne o

nly arrived this afternoon.

He and Mr.

time together in the

Mr.

a cup of

A cup of tea?

“Did he consume

“I can’t be certain.

refreshments, but since they

When Mr.

left the study, he mentioned he hadn’t

food

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