Chapter 549

Evelyn excused herself from the engagement party early and went back to the Arnold residence. George handed her an envelope containing a document, saying, "Someone just said Ethan forgot to give this to you. The contents inside require your personal attention."

Evelyn looked puzzled. "Is he learning to keep secrets from me now? You can all leave; I'll take a look at it by myself."

After the servants had left, only Marta, who had been with Evelyn for many years, remained by her side.

Evelyn sat down on the couch and opened the document. She took out a medical checkup report with Madelyn's name on it. When she reached the last section, her eyes widened, and her breath quickened. "This..." Even the hand holding the report trembled.

"What's wrong, Mrs. Arnold Sr.?" Marta noticed that something was seriously amiss with Evelyn, possibly a sign of a heart attack. She quickly retrieved a bottle of pills and gave one to Evelyn.

Evelyn's breathing gradually steadied. Marta picked up the sca