The Queen They Buried

Chapter 391

Just then, the doctor came out. “It’s just old age catching up with her. I’ve written a prescription–just have her take it as directed. It can only help her feel better, but it won’t cure her completely.”

“Thank you, doctor. I think we’ll go in and see her now, Aubree said.

Aubree quickly shoved Bowen aside and almost bolted inside.

Alvin and Bowen stood outside, neither moving, just staring at each other for a moment.

Bowen’s eyes were smiling, while Alvin’s expression was as cool as ever, though his eyes were clouded with thoughts.

He couldn’t help but wonder, ‘Did Uncle Bowen really just come here to bring a doctor for Ethel?

‘If it is anyone else. I’d never believe Bowen was the type to be so caring or have that much free time. But if it is about Aubree. maybe it isn’t so impossible after all.‘

Alvin looked at Bowen, and Bowen just met his gaze. Alvin said, “I’m going in too. I’m thinking of painting something about the orphanage for a competition. I figured I’d look for some inspiration.”

Bowen didn’t suspect a thing.

But as soon as Bowen turned around, Alvin’s face fell. ‘Uncle Bowen, what are you really after?‘ he thought.

City. Someone had hidden them away. All Alvin had managed to uncover was that the little girl who’d been rescued back

room, Ethel was holding Aubree’s hand. When she saw Alvin come in, her smile faded a bit.

then turned to him. “Alvin, I’ve already told Ethel about you. If

you step out and help me distract Uncle Bowen for a

a bit surprised. ‘What exactly is Alvin looking into that he can’t

didn’t ask any

involved either. He just hung

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room, Ethel looked at Alvin with a

located in Chontan of Telmaur before

Things were rough there. Kids were abandoned all the time because their

take care of

I never expected we’d get government support and be able to move to Rithol City, where even more kind people could help

she talked about it, her face grew even softer. She was truly grateful for that stroke of luck. Otherwise, she really didn’t know if those kids

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orphans who escaped from traffickers? Or maybe kids whose backgrounds were a total mystery?”

to think, then smiled. “Oh Alvin, you’re funny. Honestly, aren’t all the

from traffickers, I don’t think

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