Chapter 42

Claude replied, "Sure. That'll be my privilege. Did you take your meds on time today?"

Lexi didn't like taking medications, so she often procrastinated taking them.

At this point, Claude would always check up on her to see if she had taken her medications.

She answered, "I have, Mr. Quall."

"Wrong. You can call me Casanova or Claudius. Or, Claude. Pick one."

His casual tone sounded stern.

Lexi burst out laughing.

She opted for something different intentionally. "Uncle Claude, I… will be going back to Flowerhill Estate the day after tomorrow."

As Yvonne was expecting, Lexi couldn't be sure what would happen when she went back there this time.

"Are you feeling down?" Claude could hear the frigidity in her voice. He flicked his cigarette. "Are you feeling unhappy? Shall I cheer you up?"

He sounded extremely gentle when he asked if she wanted him to cheer her up.

Lexi's heart skipped a beat. She furrowed her brows slightly and explained, "Yvonne is expecting. You don't