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

him, my grandfather will think something's wrong. Old

But with the urgency

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

conceded. "Fine, let's go. I'll

Norbert mustn't die, and Morwenna had to be found. Phineas couldn't allow anything to happen to either of them, so he decided

didn't protest and

figure lying in bed, reduced to skin and bones. Norbert was 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

too close. "Seen enough?" he snapped. "Then leave and

eyes. Rest? This was

seen enough," Matthew said. "Pass along my

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