Chapter 369

The two were dismissed by Edith.

Then, only the steady ticking of the machines filled the sickroom.

Felicia, noticing the weariness on Edith's face, gently suggested, "Why don't you take a break? I'll stay here."

Edith had been under the weather since winter set in.

Her youthful overexertion had left her with a slew of lingering health issues, and the cold always made her ache.

Once Trevon was capable enough, she had taken a step back from the limelight.

Her body just was not holding up like it used to. That was how Riley managed to keep her in the dark so easily.

If Walter had not called the family home, worried about Trevon's serious condition, they would have remained clueless about everything that had happened.

Edith dismissed the concern with a wave of her hand.

"I'm alright. He came to me last time, asking for help to get rid of Lydia and to make sure Madeline was safe. I thought he was finally getting wise, learning to distinguish good from bad. However, I never expecte