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

don't let me see him, my grandfather will think something's wrong. Old folks love to gossip, and if

have Matthew thrown out. But with the urgency of

might make negotiations difficult, but coming alone felt risky, like

go. I'll take you to see

die, and Morwenna had to be found. Phineas couldn't allow anything to happen to

protest and

room, Matthew saw 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. Matthew glanced at the heart monitor, sighing with relief when he saw the faint but steady heartbeat. Norbert was still alive, and

kept Matthew from getting too close. "Seen enough?" he

eyes. Rest? This

enough," Matthew said. "Pass along my

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