Chapter 707

Thankfully, the photo was still there. Romello probably had not discovered that she had taken the picture from the study.

Phoebe explained, “I was just curious, especially since Mom is there. I haven’t seen her yet, so I wanted to take a look.”

Romello sighed. “Forget it. I won’t punish you this time, but no more next time. There are rules in This house, and since you’re back, you need to follow them, understand?”

“Understood.”

Romello stood up and adjusted his military uniform collar, his tone casual as he said, “You were startled last night. Get some more sleep. I’ll have them bring food later.”

“Wait a minute,” Phoebe grabbed his sleeve, looking up at him. “Before I passed out last night, someone seemed to hit me on the head with something and wanted to strangle me, saying I shouldn’t live in this world. Was that… Mom?”

Romello sat back down and patted her shoulder. His tone softened as he comforted her, “No, it was not, and no one wanted to strangle you. Your forehead injury was from slipping and hitting the table corner. Perhaps you were too frightened last night and imagined it. Don’t overthink it.”

“But…”

That feeling was too real, and she was perfectly conscious last night.

How could it be her imagination?

“No ‘buts‘. When it happened, Mom was still asleep. When the servant went up to clean the room this. morning, she found you fainted in the study.”

Was that really the case?

on by her high levels of stress?

entirely convinced and asked, “So, when can I see Mom?”

expression stiffened slightly, and hints of sorrow were mixed

want to infect you. It might take a few days, but you’ll see her at your banquet at the latest. You’ll surely see her, loving and beautiful.”

take care of her. My immune system is better than most girls,

Romello narrowed his eyes, and he emphasized solemnly, “Now that you’re back as a Nicholls, you have to obey the

up, nodding

Chapter 707

more instructions, he left and closed the door

Phoebe quickly got out of bed and walked to the mirror on the dressing table

from her.

stinging

all because she was too

it! Sheena’s situation is more

in her pocket from last night.

on her

out. No matter what excuse

butler would not allow it. He even confiscated

forcefully

busy schedules, and time seemed to pass by even

it was the day of the trial.

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