Chapter 462

Matthew had a point, Phineas had to admit. If it weren't for the recent upheaval, he might not have realized until after Norbert's passing that the shares would fall into Morwenna's hands.

Right now, the main goal was to find someone. There was no need to get entangled with Matthew.

"Bring Lorna out," Phineas instructed.

Matthew, all smiles, said, "By the way, how is Norbert Hetfield? My grandfather sent me to check on him."

"My father is fine, no need for your concern."

"Come on, Phineas," Matthew teased. "Everyone in Rosefrost Hollow knows

grandfather will think something's wrong. Old folks love to gossip, and if Norbert is in

the

too. Bringing a crowd might make negotiations

"Fine, let's go. I'll take you to see

Phineas couldn't allow anything to happen

protest and

hooked up to various machines, with IV drips of unknown substances that were either nutrients or medication, creating an unsettling sight. Matthew glanced at the heart monitor, sighing with relief when he saw the faint but steady heartbeat. Norbert was still alive, and that was

from getting too close. "Seen enough?" he snapped. "Then leave

almost rolled his eyes. Rest? This

said. "Pass along my regards to

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