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.

had hidden them away. All Alvin had managed to uncover was that the little girl who’d

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

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

for a bit? I really don’t

Alvin looking into

she didn’t ask any

seem like he wanted to get involved either. He just hung out

*****

looked at Alvin

in Chontan of Telmaur before it

in Chontan. Things were rough there. Kids were abandoned all

care

this orphanage and took those children in myself. I never expected we’d get government support

grateful for that stroke of luck. Otherwise, she really didn’t know

A

you ever take in any orphans who escaped from

smiled. “Oh Alvin, you’re funny. Honestly, aren’t all

for any who actually escaped from traffickers, I don’t

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