Chapter 164 Veronica Called Emyr

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Charmaine assisted Emyr with the needle, using the moment to discreetly check his pulse as he rested with his eyes shut.

He slowly opened his eyes halfway, fixing a serious gaze on her.

“How is it?” he inquired after a brief pause.

Charmaine set his hand down gently. “Your cold–related illness is showing improvement. You should continue with the medicinal baths, and in a few months, you should recover about 80% to 90%.

“Alright.”

Just as Emyr was about to speak again, the phone on the table rang.

He glanced at the screen and said. “Can you answer that for me?”

The caller ID showed an unknown number.

Charmaine had no choice but to pick up. “Hello, Mr. Emyr is currently unavailable to take calls.”

Veronica, who had been eagerly waiting to hear Emyr’s voice, felt an instant wave of disappointment, as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over her.

Hearing the heavy breathing on the other end, Charmaine knew the person was still listening. So, she repeated herself, “He’s not able to speak right now. If there’s something important, you can relay the message to him for me.”

Veronica clutched the fabric of her clothing tightly. After a moment’s hesitation, she finally spoke. “Charmaine, it’s Veronica. I need to speak with Mr. Emyr.”

Charmaine’s eyes narrowed slightly.

expected her to be the caller.

had no patience for

she

mean? You’re just a maid. Who gave you the authority to pick up Mr. Emyr’s calls?”

casually switched the phone

and unable to hold back her

an eyebrow and turned her calm

if wordlessly telling him: Handle your own

eyes for a brief moment before responding icily, “I asked her to

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voice came through, as cold as

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and reserved, but now, in her fit of anger, she realized he had been there the entire time. He had

to be Charmaine’s

be on purpose!

she softened her voice, putting on a pitiful tone. “Mr. Emyr, I’m really sorry for what I said earlier. I was just

to justify herself, eager to maintain her graceful reputation

that her frustration was not aimed at

phone, unable to hold

Veronica truly had a talent

she had picked up quite a bit from Leah.

And regarding Emyr

over–the–top voice as she

Charmaine’s laughter, Emyr shot her a sharp

for Veronica was wearing thin. “What do you

in indulging her antics.

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