The Jilted Heiress' Return to the High Life - Chapter 418

Chapter 418:

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They arrived at Nate’s door, ears pressed against it, hoping to catch any hint of sound from within. Yet, they heard nothing.

Evelyn frowned, bewildered.

“This is odd. The doctor just praised my hearing. Why don’t I hear anything?”

Standing nearby, Penny noticed Evelyn’s rising anxiety and struggled to hide her amusement.

“Maybe they have already fallen asleep?”

“That’s hardly possible,” Evelyn retorted, checking her watch and tapping it with slight irritation.

“It hasn’t even been an hour since we left.”

Evelyn’s dedication to this ordeal was notable, especially for someone of her stature and age.

Despite their efforts, the silence remained unbroken.

Was it possible that Nate had a secret they hadn’t uncovered?

At that moment, even Penny couldn’t help but feel a flicker of doubt. She quietly wondered if Nate really had some mysterious condition.

Suddenly, Evelyn’s face hardened, and she turned to leave with determination.

“Get him the special remedy!”

“Special remedy?” Penny repeated, her brows furrowing in confusion as she looked at Evelyn.

Noticing her puzzled expression, Evelyn quickly pulled her aside.

“You know… the kind that’s meant for… personal matters.”

Penny blinked, still not quite understanding.

“What kind of medicine?” It wasn’t until their eyes met that Penny finally understood.

Despite their ages, a deep blush crept onto their cheeks.

“Mrs. Hopkins, isn’t this a little… too much?” Penny said, her tone gentle but cautious.

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She thought of the unfortunate souls who had tried to drug Nate in the past. Penny couldn’t bear to think of what would happen if Nate ever found out that his grandmother was secretly slipping him medicine.

“You know Mr. Hopkins’ temper. If he finds out, who knows what kind of chaos it’ll cause,” she added.

“I know a practitioner who specializes in dietary therapy. Maybe we should try that first?”

Seeing Evelyn’s expression soften, Penny pressed on.

“Men can be very sensitive about their pride. If we just give Mr. Hopkins something without his knowing, it might really hurt his self-esteem. Besides, with his standing in society, it could ruin his image. Why not start with adjusting his diet?”

After a long pause, Evelyn’s face relaxed. She nodded, clearly considering Penny’s words.

“You do have a point.”

She patted Penny’s hand affectionately.

“You’ve been looking after me all these years. We’re not blood-related, but we’re closer than sisters. I trust you with this. Just make sure he doesn’t notice and gets those health tonics every day. Whether Nate continues the Hopkins family line, it’s all in your hands, Penny.”

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