Chapter 166

Edric got out of the car and went straight into the pharmacy. He saw Loraine and Tommy at the prescription counter. Although Tommy was standing beside Loraine, his eyes were darting around the store. Tommy saw Edric the moment he stepped off the elevator. When he saw Edric, he distanced himself from Loraine without thinking and took the initiative to approach Edric. "Mr. Myers!"

Tommy's greeting made Loraine, who had her back to Edric, turn her head. She was obviously shocked when she saw Edric. Fortunately, Tommy was now talking to Edric so Loraine could use some time to process the situation.

After a moment, she went back to having a neutral expression on her face. After calming herself down, she marched over to Edric as if nothing had happened. "Mr. Myers, nice meeting you. When did you return to San Fetillo?" "I just came back today," Edric answered. "How is my mother?"

"She has recovered well, but her mood isn't doing too well. You could pay her a visit," Loraine answered truthfully.

Seeing that Edric was discussing private affairs with Loraine, Tommy politely bid Edric goodbye. "Mr. Myers, I'll be on my way then."

Edric nodded, his gaze followed after Tommy. Why did he feel like Tommy seemed to be a little flustered? Was he overthinking? Seeing his eyes fixed upon Tommy, Loraine's heart beat faster. She forced a smile and said, "Who is that man just now?"

Edric was stunned by her question. What did Loraine mean? Was she not acquainted with Tommy already? However, the two of them had clearly chatted to each other at the entrance earlier before coming in together. How could she suddenly not know who he was? What was going on here? Eric wondered suspiciously.

Although he had doubts in his heart, he did not reveal them. "He is Mr. Cook's driver."

"Ah, so that's who he is!" Loraine responded in a monotonous way and explained, "I've been feeling a little under the weather these days so I came to buy some flu medicine."

"You must've worked very hard lately! Thank you for your good work!" Edric knew of Margaret's temper. In his absence, she would have definitely taken her anger out on Loraine. Surely, Loraine would not retaliate against Margaret; it was only expected for Loraine to be feeling a little ill. "I'll find two more caretakers for her right away. So you can at least take a wee break in between."

"There is no need for that. I can take care of Madam Margaret," Loraine quickly said. Edric was indeed one generous man. Although working for the Myers family meant she was often rebuked by Margaret, her salary was quite high. For the sake of money, Loraine never had any complaints whatsoever, no matter how much Margaret berated her.

Of course, apart from the money, she had another reason for working with the Myers family. Deborah paid her handsomely as well for the work she did. She was basically getting paid twice as much for one job. If Edric hired someone else to take care of Margaret, and that person gained Margaret's good side, then that might jeopardize Loraine's position in the family.

Afraid that Edric might really hire a new maid, Loraine immediately stated, "I have stayed with Madam Margaret for a long time and know her preferences well enough. She's more comfortable with me as well. If you hire someone new, she might not like it." What she said made sense. Edric nodded and remarked, "If it gets too much to bear, do let me know."

Irene waited in the car for a while before Edric came out of the pharmacy. Seeing him get in the car, Irene couldn't help but ask him, "Is your mother alright?"

"Loraine said there's nothing worrying. She's recovering quite well."

visit." Irene looked

answered and started the car. He then asked Irene, "Loraine and Tommy greeted each other at the door just now, didn't

a little

make sure I didn't see anything

together. On the way, he told John what he saw earlier in the day. "The two of them clearly know each other but they pretended not to. There must be something fishy going

now. Seeing that Steven was not at home, Lily went out to buy one of Margaret's favorite snacks and headed to the hospital. When Margaret saw Lily coming to see her, she was delighted and pulled at Lily to ask her all sorts of questions. Naturally, all of Lily's answers were all that Margaret wanted to hear. They had a whale of a time chattering with each other. Margaret could not help feeling that Lily was much better than Irene. "Lily, don't you have any good

smiled coyly. "My period hasn't

nine to hear that. "Have you gotten

yet." Lily lowered

there's good news..." Margaret suddenly felt like she had hit the lottery. If Lily was pregnant, any hopes of

home too. As soon as he entered through the door, he told Deborah to clean the spare room and set it up for a child. Deborah knew that it was meant for Eden to move in. Her hatred for Eden was growing inside her like a tumor, but she didn't show

Steven replied curtly. "Decorate the room to make

very excited when she heard this. "Mr. Cook, leave the room to me. I'll make sure it's

sipped the tea

was stupefied by his question. Apart from marrying Edric and being admired by all, she really had no other

with Irene, Steven began to feel the edge of irritation returning. Lily was his daughter too, but how did they

profile. Even when she married Edric and became part of a rich and powerful family, Irene

she knew what to do was to enjoy life. Feeling disgusted, Steven's eyes went colder. "Since you have no

abroad?" Lily was shocked. She was waiting for the chance to marry Edric. Sending her

started working for a living. Meanwhile, you do nothing all day, except eating and having fun. Is that how you want to live for the rest of your life? Does it seem like

his question that she

hasn't been doing nothing. She wanted to look for a job previously but she had to postpone it for Irene. After that, she's been sick

to make it up to her by sending her abroad to study. As long as she works hard, I believe that she can unleash a lot more of her

Lily to study abroad? She's going to be all alone in a strange land. I can't bear to see

would give anything for a chance to study abroad, but you call that suffering?" It was unnatural for Steven to raise his

I don't want to go. I don't want to leave you

home with us all your life?" Steven sneered. Lily bowed her head mutely. Deborah quickly interrupted, "Steven, if she doesn't want to, don't force her. I'll ask her to get a job and start working some other

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