Fletcher sensed something was wrong.


    Violet, visibly anxious, asked, "What''s up with Dr. Vaughn? Is something wrong with my son? You all are friends with Adide, you have to help him, please!"


    Fletcher gave Violet a strained smile. "It''s nothing major. If the surgery goes well, he''ll just be bedridden for a year or so. If it doesn''t, the worst-case scenario is paralysis."


    Violet was taken aback. "How is that not a big deal?"


    "Ah, my apologies," Dr. Vaughn backpedaled. "I tend to speak my mind too frankly. Don''t worry, he''ll be fine. I''ve checked on him myself. I''ll head out now but will arrange for a few renowned doctors toe and take a look."


    "Uh... thank you, Dr. Vaughn."


    The thanks came out more as a puff of air, frustration evident. Yet, since he was arranging for reputable doctors, she felt obliged to express gratitude. As soon as Fletcher stepped out, he dialed Bary.


    Bary picked up immediately, anxiety clear in his voice. "Fletcher, how is it? Is it really that bad?"


    His doubt in Adide was apparent, or he wouldn''t question the severity.


    "What trouble have you gotten yourself into now?" Fletcher grumbled.


    "Hey, I''ve been keeping to myselftely, barely causing any stir at school. How could I have possibly angered someone? Is there something wrong with Jethro?"


    "After checking Jethro''s injuries, it''s clear he was severely assaulted in the abdomen, but it wasn''t just a few kicks. Someone else must''ve attacked him after your altercation."


    Bary let out a sigh of relief but then remembered Jethro was Adide''s brother. "How bad is he? Can he recover?"


    "He''ll live," Fletcher assured. "But I suspect someone is targeting you. Be vignt, see if anyone''s trying to gain from you. You''re the future heir to the rk family, don''t act clueless."


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    "And take care of Morwenna. She''s naive."


    "Why do I need to look out for Morwenna too?"


    Fletcher didn''t borate on his and Morwenna''s rtionship.


    "Hanging up." Fletcher cut the call short.


    He sighed deeply, reminding himself that he and Morwenna were just friends.


    Bary, phone still in hand, frowned.


    Swords echoed in his d


    especially about someone profiting from his misfortune.


    The only person who had gained was Adide, who had taken ten million from him.


    Bary''s face paled as he shook his


    head in denial. It couldn''t be Adide, not when Jethro


    swaoel.ne


    brother.


    Despite his reluctance to suspect Adide, he couldn''t help but note this down mentally.


    ...


    In the girls'' dormitory.


    Morwenna was registering parcels to be collected the next day, then settled down to study quietly.


    At eleven sharp, Stuart called.


    Without fail, Stuart read her English stories, not mentioning Adide once.


    Morwenna didn''t bring her up either.


    Before, Morwenna would''ve directly inquired about Stuart''s actions.


    But this time, she chose silence.


    The things Stuart had done weren''t easily forgotten, leaving scars in Morwenna''s heart.


    This time, Morwenna decided to keep the power in her hands.


    Stuart had every right to be special to Adide.


    And she had every right topletely cut ties with Stuart.


    Regardless of Stuart''s feelings for her,


    gether genuine affection e for saving him, she whet


    y to move on.