Gina was almost sobbing. "It's over... It's over... We can't go back to the main family, can we?"

Seeing Gina and Helen whispering among each other, Jade promptly asked, "What is it? Where's the drakeroot? Bring it here already!"

Helen braced herself as she told Jade, "Frank already used the drakeroot."

"What?!" Jade exclaimed furiously.

"It's alright," Helen quickly said. "I brought Frank himself—he's a master in medicine, he'll definitely save Luna."

"Are you kidding me?!" Jade's face contorted in rage and contempt. "All the healers of Southstream couldn't help Luna, and you're saying someone in Northstream can? She needs the drakeroot!"

"But it's gone," Helen said exasperatedly. "Moreover, Frank's skill in medicine is extraordinary. He might be able to help Luna, and it's more practical than waiting for another drakeroot to be found."

"Why is it gone?!" Jade bellowed as she wheeled on Gina. "You told me you'd definitely get it!"

were too late," Gina murmured awkwardly.

me!" Jade snapped, feeling tricked

then. "Mrs. Lane, it's not like there's a shortage of talented men here in Northstream. And

is my former son-in-law, so I would

first time Gina praised Frank in any

it insincere, but it was just to avoid any further flak from

to save Luna, that was his problem—her

Hali,

to give in for the time being, "Fine. I'll let him try out of respect

to bring Frank

until I actually see

" Helen sighed and

and Luna were gaping at Frank as

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