Return Of The Real Heiress: Secrets And Masks by Caspian Wood

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Chapter 567

Hearing the nurse say this, Lydia’s eyes, which had just darkened completely, lit up again. “Please bring it to me quickly. Thank you.”

“Alright. Here you go,” the nurse replied, swiftly pulling the note from a drawer on the side.

Lydia took the note while still lying down and unfolded it. The message read: [I told you–I won’t just stand by and watch. someone die, but that doesn’t mean I’ll always let my sympathy get the best of me.]

[I only saved you because I didn’t want anything happening right outside my shop. This is the last time I’ll help you. One last piece of advice–try to be a better person.]

After reading the note, Lydia clenched it tightly in her palm. She closed her eyes and once again drifted into a deep sleep.

It was a rare occasion for Arthur to appear at the Jarrett residence.

Last night was Hank’s first night staying here. With both him and Jean around, Lucas and Mary had been kept busy. Now, seeing their youngest son, Arthur–who barely came home even once a year–also returning, the couple couldn’t be happier.

“Well, today is certainly a good day. I’ll have to personally cook a couple of delicious dishes later,” Mary said, her eyes narrowing with a joyful smile.

Arthur waved his hand. “Mom, there’s no need. I just came by to check in. I can only stay for two hours at most. I have a meeting to attend after that.”

Hearing this, Mary’s excitement faded, and she visibly deflated. But she understood Arthur’s situation. Someone in his position had little control over their own time.

She turned to glance at Hank, who was eating breakfast, and her mood improved again.

now on, you

you try to cover things up, the easier

knew how many eyes were watching Arthur, waiting for an

be careful. The Walton family pulling a move like this shows just how despicable

Clusia. It’s impossible to bring them

agreed. “Hank is right. It’s rare for someone his age to have such insight. You really do need to be careful.

your position outranks Tristan’s for now, their family foundation is different from ours. They have military power, and

with. If they really wanted to

chuckle. “Huh. As long as I’m in this position, they can forget about trying

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want to overthrow me, they’ll have to show they’re actually capable of it. And clearly, Tristan

over the military. I have no intention of giving up my position

He found the food at the Jarrett residence far better than what he had at Charity Orphanage.

finished his meal, he politely stood up. “Everyone, I need to take a trip to Astamia for a few days. If nothing unexpected happens, I’ll be leaving

and Mary paused for a moment upon hearing this, their expressions instantly turning to concern. “Why are you

Now, he spoke up on Hank’s behalf. “Astamia has been stable

saying that, he asked Hank, “You’re going with Morris and Cherise, right?”

Hank nodded. “Yes.”

Cherise would be accompanying him, Lucas and Mary, although unaware of their exact purpose, felt reassured and refrained from further questioning.

now, aside from Arthur, only Morris and Cherise knew about Hank’s mother.

returned to the Walton residence. This time, he went