?Chapter 386:


    If caught, Molly would be ruining her own reputation. She wouldn’t be reckless enough to take such a gamble.


    After much spection and reaching no conclusion, Alice half-jokingly suggested, “Could it have been Lily? After all, only Lily and I had the opportunity to get close enough to you to snatch the token.”


    The idea hit me like a thunderbolt, leaving me momentarily dazed.


    It was a real possibility!


    “Not long ago, I returned home and saw Lily leaving my room. She looked flustered at the time, but I didn’t think much of it,” I said, frowning as I pieced it together. “Now, I realize her panic could have been because she was searching for the token in my room, afraid of getting caught by me.”


    Alice’s eyes grew wide with astonishment, and she stammered, “Could it really be?”


    I bit my lip, a storm of emotions swirling inside me. “Regardless of who took it, we need to be extra cautious from now on.”


    Alice nodded vigorously, her face a canvas ofplex emotions.


    Makenna’s POV:


    After a thorough check-up, the doctor prescribed me some mild medication to support my pregnancy and several rare, nourishing herbs, stressing the importance of taking them regrly to ensure the health of the baby.


    The next morning, feeling significantly better, I decided it was time to leave the sanitized confines of the hospital.


    Bryan had arranged for a car to take me back home as soon as he learned I was ready for discharge.


    As I stepped into my ce, the familiar surroundings embraced me.


    Lily had prepared a feast in anticipation of my return, and her concern was palpable as she hurried over upon seeing me.


    “Makenna, you’re finally back! How are you feeling? Are you experiencing any difort?” Lily asked with genuine concern.


    I shook my head, reassuring her, “Don’t worry, I’m feeling much better now.”


    Lily’s relief was evident as she smiled, her expression easing as though a heavy burden had been lifted.


    She ushered me to the dining table, her worry still apparent. “I was so anxious about you. It’s such a relief to see you well.”


    As I observed her, I noticed her concern seemed sincere, making it challenging to gauge her true intentions.


    So, I offered a subtle smile, keeping my thoughts to myself.


    Taking in the spread she had prepared, Iplimented her, “Lily, your cooking skills have truly improved. Everything looks delicious.”


    As we ate and chatted, I casually mentioned, “I’ve been so swampedtely that I haven’t had much time to check in on you.”


    I smoothly shifted the topic. “Lily, how have you been settling into pce life? Are you adjusting well?”


    Lily paused for a moment while serving herself; she then smiled and ced a piece of my favorite beef on my te, replying smoothly, “Makenna, you’re too worried. Everything’s fine here in the pce.”


    I nodded slightly, continuing my meal while reflecting on her words.


    Lily looked at me with concern and asked, “Makenna, what happened to you that you ended up in the hospital? I was so worried. You need to take care of yourself. You’re my only support here.”


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