Third Person’s POV
Gloria felt incredibly unlucky. The capital seemed too small–she couldn’t avoid running into people she didn’t want to see.
As she turned her head, she caught a familiar figure in her peripheral vision.
Her blood rushed to her head, and her cars buzzed..
Unwanted memories flooded her mind, making her tremble.
It was Melvin, of all people.
Why was Adide walking into the Digby Medical Center with Melvin?
Her heart raced, but she tried to calm herself.
Melvin wouldn’t spread that incident–it wouldn’t benefit him either.
Paisley noticed Gloria and whispered to Adide, “Gloria, you’re here too.”
Adide nced over and saw Gloria hastily turn away, ignoring them.
She turned to Melvin and said, “Melvin, this way, please.”
Melvin didn’t react.
His gaze locked onto Gloria, his face pale.
Adide felt a surge of confusion and called out, “Melvin?”
Melvin snapped back to reality. “Yes… let’s go to the pharmacy,” he said, his steps noticeably flustered.
He didn’t look at Gloria again.
Adide, walking a step behind him, suddenly turned to steal another nce at Gloria, who was staring at them, deathly pale.
Adide and Paisley exchanged worried looks–something was amiss.
Melvin was Griffin’s older brother and Eugene’s cousin.
He and Gloria should have known each other.
Gloria was re–mated, and the Hutchinson family’s attitude toward her hadn’t changed.
So why was Melvin so pale?
And why did Gloria look so shaken?
What was between them?
Melvin led them to the pharmacy.
The Digby Medical Center had a dedicated witch doctor’s pharmacy storing Doctor Digby’s <b>medications </b>and rare herbs, including his prized century–old moonflower.
When they used part of the moonflower to save Marsh, the nt was no longer whole.
Doctor Digby was currently out on a house call, but Melvin, in charge of procurement at the <b>Digby </b>Medical Center, could ess the pharmacy.
Doctor Digby still held him in high regard.
He began processing the moonflower leaves.
Adide said, “Prepare plenty and see if there are any constitution–boosting medicines for <b>postpartum </b>women. Oh, and get somebor–inducing drugs ready.”
Melvin replied, “We’ll take thebor–inducing drugs when Galvines. Prepare the moonflower <b>leaves </b>for Melinda first. Some constitution–boosting medicines could be useful during childbirth.”
His voice was dry, as if he were still shaken.
After collecting the necessary medications and health supplements, Adide headed to the Soulrend Pack’s territory.
As a mate of Lycan royalty, she was greeted with due respect.
Disliking formalities, she seldom visited, and only after the formalities were done did she go to see Melinda.
Melinda was delighted to see Adide and greeted her with a pregnant belly.
Adide naturally took her arm and gently patted her stomach, asking, “Is this big belly causing you difort?”
“It’s manageable, just restless at night,” Melinda replied with a smile.
“The hardest part is over. Back then, bed rest for fetal stability was exhausting and made me nauseous<b>.</b><b>” </b>
Adide said, “It’ll be better once the baby’s born.”
Inside the room, Georgina and Paige were sitting in the inner chamber, one sewing baby clothes and the other knitting a small nket.
They greeted Adide upon her entry. “Adide, nice to meet you here!”
“Hello!” Adide returned the greeting.
Another woman in the room, upon hearing Luna Adide had arrived, quickly rose <b>to </b><b>greet </b>her, “Greetings, Luna Adide.”
Adide recognized her as Hayden, the breeder who had joined the pack with <b>Willow </b>
Hayden appeared gentle and reserved.
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Adide nodded slightly, “No need for formalities.”
“She oftenes to keep mepany,” Melinda said cheerfully, obviously more outgoing <b>than </b><b>before </b>
“She shares many interesting stories. Her father used to take his children on business trips, so she’s <b>quite </b>knowledgeable.”
Hayden blushed and said modestly, “It’s not that significant, Melinda.”
Adide, seeing the good rapport between them and Melinda’s improved spirits, felt reassured.
She handed the moonflower leaves and nutritional supplements to Georgina, instructing that they <b>be </b><b>used </b>whenbor began. Georgina locked them in a cab.
Dwight, who used to curse Adide daily, fell silent upon learning of her visit.
He hid in his study, too afraid toe out and disturb the cousins‘ chat.
On the other side of town, at the Hutchinson family residence, Christine’s arrival took everyone by surprise.
They had returned the pension during herst visit, thinking that would be the end of <i>it</i>.
Christine chatted with the family for a while. Eugene returned and, hearing Christine was <b>there</b><b>, </b>came in to greet her.
Christine, without beating around the bush, asked, “May I have a word in private?”