qChrono wasn't appreciative of Francesca's kindness. Instead, he stared at her grimly while issuing a threat. “Candice is lonely in heaven. Since she likes you so much, I will make sure to send you to heaven to keep her company when I get out of jail!”

Francesca ignored his threat, for he had been sentenced to life imprisonment.

However, Candice's death dealt her a huge blow. She even began questioning her own medical skills. Thus, she spent the following two years closed off and stopped practicing medicine.

It wasn't until Prince William found her, repeatedly asked to meet her, and invited her out, coupled with the fact that the foundation was short of funds and the orphanage needed a huge sum of money, that she left for Danontand.

She thought that would be the end of things, so she didn't foresee Chrono getting out of jail so soon and tracking her down.

“Ms. Felch! Ms. Felch! Ms. Felch!”

Kerrie's voice interrupted Francesca's thoughts, causing the latter to snap back to reality. As she tightened her grip around the piece of candy, she raised her head to look at Kerrie. “What is it?”

“You seem pale. Are you okay?”

Kerrie looked at her with concern.

“I'm fine.” Francesca shook her head. “You should continue with your chores. I can have breakfast on my own.”

led the

breeze blew past as she was leaning

didn't even notice when her phone on the nightstand was

the room, not feeling like

had called her twice, to neither of which she

actions, lacking the drive to

Sloan after finishing all of his

call, nearly dropping his phone before he answered the call in a panic. “Hello,

Francesca doing?” Danrique

“Um, she's...”

the recliner, spacing out as she stared at the

balcony,” replied Sloan immediately.

need. Make sure to keep her safe,” Danrique interjected

“Yes, Mr. Lindberg.”

that. Even after knowing that the call had ended, Sloan was still

if he should inform Francesca about it, but he decided against it upon recalling that Danrique

before retiring to her room for the night. There were a few missed calls on her phone, two of which were from Danrique, while the rest were

called Layla right away, which

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