You Are The Pursuit of My Life

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."

a visit." Irene looked

answered and started the car. He then asked Irene, "Loraine and Tommy greeted each other at

a little

just trying to make sure I

of them clearly know each other but they pretended not to. There must be something fishy going on. Run some background checks on Tommy." John nodded after receiving

to find a way to visit her. She wanted to test and see for herself what Margaret's attitude towards her was like 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

smiled coyly. "My period hasn't arrived

on cloud nine to hear

lowered her

lottery. If Lily was pregnant, any hopes of

Margaret's reaction. While they were happily chatting away, Steven had reached home too. As soon as he entered through the door, he told Deborah to clean the spare room and set it up for

Steven replied curtly. "Decorate the room to make

this. "Mr. Cook, leave the room to me. I'll

brought him some tea. Steven sipped the tea and looked at Lily. "You've graduated for several years now. Do

by all, she really had

daughter? Comparing Lily with Irene, Steven began to feel the edge of irritation returning. Lily was his daughter too, but

and became part of a rich and powerful family,

enjoy life. Feeling disgusted, Steven's eyes went colder. "Since you have no thoughts on the matter, I've

was waiting for the chance to marry Edric. Sending her

want to study abroad? People of your age have already 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 a meaningful life to

by his question that she just

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 so she had to rest at home..."

faint smile, "What happened before was our fault as parents. We have failed her. Now I want 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

She's going to be all alone in a strange land. I can't bear to see Lily suffer,"

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

I don't want to

sneered. Lily bowed her head mutely. Deborah