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 you please check if

the packaging and

nothing harmful in this medicine, but it won’t do anything

She had suspected

a perfect

was beautiful and skilled in medicine? It sounded like a

Dr. Lyons. I appreciate you coming out here,” Adah said with

which is a cold syndrome. It requires gradual care. We can’t rush it. Don’t discontinue the prescriptions I’ve

11:26

Chapter

his ability to

an unknown upstart compare

said Adah,

else, I should be going,” Hancock

the butler to see Hancock

barely opened at half–past six when customers began to trickle

was as usual.

finally felt a weight lift off her chest. She had always known that the business picked up due to

the grand scheme

to have a rest. The worry