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

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

have Matthew thrown out. But with the urgency of finding Morwenna, he didn't want to

a crowd might make negotiations difficult, but coming alone felt risky, like inviting a

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

two critical priorities: Norbert mustn't die, and Morwenna had to be found. Phineas couldn't allow anything to happen

didn't protest and quickly

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,

standing guard, kept Matthew from getting too close. "Seen enough?" he snapped. "Then leave and

almost rolled his eyes. Rest? This was clearly

Matthew said. "Pass along my regards

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