Melanie didn’t like to hear Jefford expressing his care for her. His half-genuine tone made her feel uneasy, and so she used this chance to tease him, saying, “Seems like the bathroom is your favorite place.”“Not exactly.”Jeffrey knew that she wanted to run, and so followed along with her conversation and said, “If you want to blame someone, blame how the Yanceys like to renovate things to the point that the best path to use is through the bathroom.”He came closer and looked at her under the moonlight.Every time after she had to travel a long distance, she would look very pale. This time, he was even more upset as her face had become pale due to the cold.Melanie didn’t notice how he was looking at her differently. She grabbed the remote control on her bedside table and switched on a small night lamp nearbyAnd then, she grabbed a stack of documents that she had prepared earlier from under her pillow. She needed Jefford to become familiar with Jeffrey’s movements and habits.
The next second, Melanie grabbed Jeffrey’s hand and held it to her face. She was craving the sweetness of this moment.“Don’t go, Jeffrey... Don’t go...”Jeffrey was stunned as he nodded. “Alright, I won’t go.”Melanie seemed to be very happy at his words, and she finally smiled and closed her eyes.Only then did Jeffrey know that she was only half conscious.He could relax because of that.He bent over and gave her forehead a deep kiss.Then, he once again moved the hair on her face and used a handkerchief to wipe the sweat on itJeffrey didn’t sleep for the whole night because he was drowning in feelings of happiness from the documents that she had organized. He also kept on changing the wet towel on her forehead.By the latter half of the night, her fever was finally gone. Her breathing had calmed down, and he could let out a breath of relief.He extended his hand to comb her thick hair and touch her red face. She was right in front of him. The deep longing he had for her
This grandson of hers... Since when was he afraid of the sun? He was coming out with all these ridiculous things. Not to mention that the weather wasn’t too sunny, the matron couldn’t help but think.But it was exactly because of his chaotic nature that made even Linda unable to do anything to him. Ever since she took Jefford back, had Linda had temporarily stopped being so brutal against those of her own blood.“You’ve been spending so much time outside for the past few days. You’re so skinny now. Don’t forget that you just recovered,” the matron told him.“I know,” Jefford answered.Everyone in the room had initially been chatting, but the moment Jefford showed up, they all fell silent. Everyone was there enjoying the show of a grandmother taking care of her beloved grandson.After a while, Mrs. Hoffman, who was next to the bed, then reminded her, “Madam, Doctor Melanie is here too.”Only then did the matron raise her eyes and looked at the back. She then noticed Melanie and sa
Look, listen, question, and investigate.Melanie raised her eyes to look at the matron. The matron’s expression was filled with unwillingness, as if she was scared of doctors.And judging from her pulse, her sickness wasn’t very serious. These symptoms were also quite common of a urinary tract infection.It was easier for females to get this disease than males, and far easier for middle-aged females to get it.Jeffrey cleared his throat and asked, “What do you think?”Melanie looked at the matron. Melanie felt that it might be a little awkward if she were to openly announce the diagnosis in front of everyone, so she didn’t directly say it and instead asked, “What is the prescription from the doctor?”The maid immediately gave her the prescription. Melanie gave it a look and knew that the herbal medicine that he’d prescribed was correct.Just like what that doctor said, normally, it wouldn’t take that long...Perhaps there was something else in play?Just as she was thinking ab
“However, there’s something else.”Melanie turned around and looked at the butler. “I’m going to stay here for the next few days until the madam’s illness has recovered.”“Do you have to?”The butler was clearly unhappy.Obviously, the Yanceys didn’t want her to stay that long. But how was she supposed to train that unruly man if she didn’t?“You can’t compare herbal meals to normal meals. I need to personally prepare it and adjust it according to the patient’s needs in time. Only then will it help the patient.” Melanie had already prepared what to say.She looked at the butler’s mixed reaction. He wasn’t willing to entertain her...Linda wasn’t at home. And last time, at the party, she broke the hand of that pianist just so she could deal with Derrick who announced his return openly. For the past two days, she had been paying full attention to suppress the news, unable to split her attention between two places.However, before Linda left, she told the butler to be wary of Jeff
Jeffrey raised his eyebrow and smiled before he followed her in.When the staff who were fighting inside the kitchen saw Jeffrey, they gave each other a glance and quickly left.The entire kitchen was empty. Melanie was troubled as not even a cook stayed behind.She wanted to find a live duck, but she didn’t know where to find one.At this time, Jeffrey waved his hand and said, “Go. Listen to the doctor. Do you need a live duck or a slaughtered one?”“A live one.”Only now did she know that Jefford brought his people to help.Jefford’s subordinates worked very efficiently. They quickly went out and grabbed a duck from where they were raising poultry. She looked at it and said, “It’s too fat. Find one that’s skinnier.”After a while, the man that grabbed the duck came by saying that the one it caught was already the skinniest. But it was still a bit fat.“That’ll do for the time being. I’ll personally make the duck soup. All you need to do is prepare it for me,” Melanie said.
“Erhem. What do you think?” Melanie said as she changed the subject.“Not bad. Your herbal soup doesn’t have any herbal taste at all. I like it!” the matron said happily, sounding like a stubborn child.Melanie smiled awkwardly. She didn’t add any medicine to the soup.After finishing the soup, the matron wanted a second serving. Mrs. Hoffman was so happy that she wanted to get her another bowl, but Melanie stopped her.Melanie then said with a low voice, “She can drink another bowl, yes. But, she needs to take her herbal medicine first.”The matron’s expression instantly changed.Mrs. Hoffman was quite stunned. The matron peeked at her, and Mrs. Hoffman shook her head, meaning that she didn’t say anything and it wasn’t her fault.“We can talk about the medicine later,” the matron said, pretending to be calm.Melanie hid a smile and didn’t expose her. “I only have three days to treat your illness. Just now, everyone was suspicious of my medical skills. This medicine... I want t
“You know, my husband is the CEO of Morgan Group. Now that Morgan Group is in danger, and your friend is a big customer of Morgan Group... I was wondering... If you could give me a chance and introduce me to him?” Melanie said honestly.“That’s fine,” Derrick said without even giving it a second thought.Melanie was slightly shocked before asking, “Why... didn't you hesitate at all?”“During the party that day, didn’t you ask the waiter where he was? I knew you'd come ask for my help eventually,” Derrick said, showing his intelligence. “I’m simply taking you to see him. I’m not deciding things for him. Whether he can be convinced or not will be up to you.”“Of course.”Melanie gave a genuine smile. “I’m very thankful. Otherwise, I don’t know if I would able to meet Mr. Sheppard before Morgan Group is dissolved.”“Since time is so tight, when do you want to see him?” Derrick asked decisively.Melanie was so astonished that she was still thanking him when she left.Derrick patted