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

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

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

Bringing a crowd might make negotiations difficult, but

"Fine, let's go. I'll

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

didn't protest and quickly

the frail 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.

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

rolled his eyes. Rest? This was clearly a

seen enough," Matthew said. "Pass along my

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