Female Novel
Chapter 3218
“Why is this happening? Isn’t Grandpa’s sickness under control?” Cade exclaimed with a concernedlook.
“Didn’t the three alchemists promise that Dad would be fine during these ten days? Why is he vomitingblood all of a sudden?” said Lawrence coldly, brows furrowed.
“I don’t have any idea. The three alchemists were panicking, saying that there was nothing more theycould do. That’s why I came over to report the matter,” the subordinate explained helplessly.
“Uncle Lawrence, what’s the matter with Grandpa?” Cloud asked anxiously. “It’s just an old ailment ofyour grandfather’s. There’s nothing for you to worry about.”
Lawrence wasn’t keen on letting Cloud know too much.
“Uncle Lawrence, Mr. Chance isn’t just an array master but also a renowned alchemist. Why don’t welet Mr. Chance examine Grandpa?”
Cloud was certain that with Jared’s capabilities, curing his grandfather wouldn’t be difficult. Lawrencemerely threw Jared a glance before replying, “It’s just something he had for a long time. He’ll be fine.”
With that, Lawrence turned to Cade and instructed, “Cade, take Cloud with you to get some rest. I’ll gocheck on your grandfather.”
After he finished, Lawrence hurriedly left with Livya and Miya following behind him.
Even though Cade watched Lawrence’s leaving. silhouette with a worried look on his face, hepretended to be fine by forcing a smile to reassure Cloud, “Don’t worry, Cloud. It’s just a minor ailment.Why don’t I show you around?”novelbin
Cloud could immediately tell that Cade was lying, for the latter’s honest demeanor made him a terribleliar.
“Cade, tell me the truth. Is Grandpa’s condition. very serious? Can you take me to see him? Perhapshis sickness will improve with his mood when he sees me,” Cloud suggested. An awkward lookdescended upon Cade’s face. as he didn’t know what to say.
“Cade, why don’t you want to take me to see Grandpa? Are you hiding something from me?” Cloudasked in a concerned tone.
“No… Not at all.” Cade didn’t dare make eye contact with Cloud.
“Cade, I know you won’t lie to me. Take me to see Grandpa. We might very well have a way to curehim, as Mr. Chance is a famous and skilled alchemist,” Cloud pleaded.
In the end, Cade let out a sigh of resignation. “Fine, I’ll take you to him, but you have to promise meone thing.”
“Sure, tell me what it is,” Cloud agreed with a nod.
“When you see him, you can’t tell him that you’re a member of the Seizon family or Uncle Renault’sson. Just say that you’re there to treat his sickness. Under no circumstances are you to reveal youridentity,” Cade asserted with a serious expression.
“Why?” Cloud was puzzled.
“Stop asking why, as this is for your own good. Remember what I just said, or your life will be indanger,” Cade reminded.
Just as Cloud wanted to probe further, Jared stopped him, “Cloud, just listen to Cade and keep youridentity a secret.”
“All right.” Cloud nodded in agreement. With that, Cade led them through the hall and into the back ofthe house. Inside a room, Lawrence was sitting on a bed beside a frail elderly man. The elderly man’seyes were closed, and his breath was shallow.
Beside the bed, Enrique was looking at his father with a grim expression. Behind him was his son,Yorath, and daughter, Genya.
Genya was dressed flamboyantly and kept checking herself in the mirror, not bothering to spare hergrandfather a glance.
On the other side of the bed were three men in alchemist outfits, standing there with awkward looks ontheir faces.