From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 72

Karen added, “When the butler returns, have him take the medicine to the kitchen. I’ll take it when I get back this evening. I have something to handle now.”

Adah frowned slightly. “Karen, are you sure that medicine works? What if someone’s pulling the wool over your eyes?”

Karen glanced back at Adah. “Don’t worry, my dear. My daughter–in–law wouldn’t deceive me.”

“People can be quite the actors, you know. How can you be sure she’s not just putting on a show?”

“Trust me,” Karen patted Adah’s hand reassuringly. “I handpicked my future daughter–in–law. I can tell a genuine person from a charlatan.” She wasn’t born yesterday, after all.

Adah continued, “Where are you headed? I can have the chauffeur drive you.”

Karen waved the offer away. “No need, darling. I feel like taking a stroll.” Karen had developed a habit of disguising herself whenever she stepped out.

It wasn’t long before the butler returned with the medicine in hand.

Adah took the medicine, still feeling uneasy, and said, “Larkin, would you mind calling Dr. Lyons to take a look at this?”

“Of course,” the butler nodded.

Hancock Lyons arrived promptly.

could

examined the packaging and sniffed the contents carefully.

he replied, “There’s nothing harmful in this medicine, but it won’t do

hearing that, Adah’s frown deepened. She had suspected

perfect person

beautiful and skilled in medicine? It sounded like

appreciate you coming out

It requires gradual care. We can’t rush it. Don’t discontinue the prescriptions I’ve given. There can

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ability to treat Karen. Above all, he

unknown upstart compare to

Adah,

be going,” Hancock suggested, ready

up and instructed the

at the rotisserie, the door had barely opened at half–past six when

was as

lift off her chest. She had always known that the business

in the grand scheme of

have a rest. The worry about today’s business