The Heiress’ Return: Six Brothers at Her Beck and Call

Chapter 1243 The Wise Reuben

Marlon nodded as he listened to Lynette’s words. His eyes revealed deeper thoughts as he lowered them.

Lynette stayed at the Whitman residence just long enough to have a cup of Earl Grey tea and a few pastries before leaving.

She came and went with a lot of items, as if this was the most normal thing. She was confident that she had handled the situation well.

Now, the Whitmans were the ones seeking the Wray family’s help to find a doctor. She mused that one day, even Quaint Villa might belong to her.

Before getting into the car, Lynette took one last look at the rose-covered walls. Even her cosmetically enhanced face was unable to hide her desire. This moment was unseen by anyone.

On Quaint Villa’s second floor, in the vintage study, Reuben had been sitting by the window since Lynette left.

He needed his medication. Otherwise, given his earlier condition, he might not have been able to eat anything.

Marlon knew Reuben was reminiscing again. His wife, Joslyn Avah, had mentioned that Marie seemed different when she visited recently.

Marlon was torn about whether to take a chance. After all, the past events still

haunted him.

feared that a reunion might

to stand outside?” The raspy voice came from inside. Despite his frail condition,

around.

caught, Marlon pushed

inviting Evan Campbell your idea?” Reuben asked with

but instead glanced at the window. “Dad, you’re catching a chill again. The

1243 The Wise Reuben

cold.”

out to stop him. “I’m asking

“Dad, your health can’t wait any longer. He might be unpleasant, but his

Just last month, he managed to cure a patient with a condition

right hand trembled slightly.” My dear son, the Whitman family has been in business for many years.

one to break that tradition just to please a man who called

much as the issue