Female Novel
Chapter 2139
Luca knew about medicines, and Old Master Crawford was worried that she would refuse to drink thetonic. If that happened, everything he planned would be for nothing. Hence, he tried his best to makeLuca believe that he had no intentions of harming her.
“This is the tonic that the old master had prepared for the two of you. We got the herbs from Dr. Archer.It's good for young people who often stay up all night to work," added Mr. Griffin.
Mr. Griffin knew what the old master was up to.
Mr. Griffin had been serving the Crawford family for years. He knew Luke since he was a boy andwatched him grow up into an adult. Hence, he had the same thought as the old master. They bothhoped for the best for Luke.
At least that way, Luke would not have to be alone for the rest of his life. He would have someone heloved to keep him company.
The old master meant no harm. He could see that Luke and Luca had feelings for each other, but theywere making slow progress. That was why the old master was anxious about it.
It was not a bad thing if someone gave them a push.
At least, it was not a bad thing for Luke.
Luca looked at the tonic in front of her and glanced at Old Master Crawford with her brows raised.
Old Master Crawford met her incredulous gaze and said, "Come on, drink it. Do you think I'm going toharm you?"
"Old Master Crawford, I had tea an hour ago. I'm worried if I drink this now.." Luca was worried that shewould be taking too many nutrients today. She usually took care of her health well, and she did not
need to drink any tonic.
Besides, Shanks had been giving her various types of medicines after she gave birth to Nyla. It was notbecause he treated her as an experimental tool to test his drugs, but because he was helping herrecuperate her health.
The health issues she used to have after giving birth and the complications she suffered because ofher depression when she was pregnant were cured by Shanks.
Her health was better than most people's.
"Don't worry. The medicinal effects in the tonic and tea don't conflict with each other," Old MasterCrawford said with a smile. He sounded more friendly only when he was talking to Luca.
Tommy tugged on Luca's sleeves and said adorably, "Ms. Luca, just drink it. Great-grandpa prepared itfor you."
Luke picked up the spoon, took a sip of the tonic, and frowned. “It doesn't taste good."
Old Master Crawford glared at Luke and said, "Is there any medicine that tastes sweet?"
"Great-grandpa, the medicine Ms. Luca makes tastes sweet just like candy," Tommy raised his handand answered.
Old Master Crawford gave his great-grandson a kind look and replied, "Of course. That medicine ismeant for kids, so it must be sweet. But it's normal for the medicine to taste a little bitter for adults.Luca, come on, drink it. Take it as a token of my appreciation."
Old Master Crawford had taken it this far. Luca would make him look bad if she refused to drink thetonic.
Luca picked up her spoon and took a sip.
The taste of the tonic was indeed as expected after seeing its color. It tasted bitter. Luca could tastethat there were several herbs added to the tonic. She was able to differentiate some of them, but sheneeded to look at the dregs of the tonic to see what was inside the tonic.
Although the tonic tasted bitter, Luca looked calm as she finished the tonic while the old master staredat her.
Tommy picked up a cherry tomato from the fruit bowl and handed it to Luca. "Ms. Luca, the tonic tastesbitter. Have some fruit."
"It's okay. I'm alright with it," replied Luca. Although she could take the bitterness, she thought it wouldbe better not to reject her child's kindness, so she took the cherry tomato from Tommy and ate itanyway.
Susan was green with envy looking at them.
She heard Mrs. Nancy say that Old Master Crawford had bought some expensive herbs. Although shedid not know what herbs he bought, the old master had reminded them over and over again to sealthem tight and keep them dry as the herbs had good medicinal properties.
Perhaps the herbs were cooked and turned into this bowl of tonic.
"Since I've been feeling tired after taking care of Thea these few days and the tonic has suchmiraculous effects... Mr. Griffin, please get one for me. Oh, by the way, Louis and Yuri must be tiredtoo. Why don't you serve three bowls of tonic for us?" instructed Susan. Even though she had seenmany precious and expensive herbs in Crawford Manor, she refused to get the short end of the stick.
Mr. Griffin appeared to be reluctant. Three bowls?
It would be fine if Louis and Yuri drank it. They were a couple, after all. However, Susan might sufferthe whole night if she drank the tonic.
Susan's face turned gloomy when she realized Mr. Griffin did not intend to serve her the tonic. Shescowled. "What's wrong? Surely, you didn't prepare only two bowls of tonic, right?"
"Go and get her the tonic. Don't let the children have it. It's too nutritious for them, and it's not suitablefor the children," said Old Master Crawford. Susan was too greedy. She had already drank the tea, yetshe wanted the tonic now.
Old Master Crawford was not planning to stop her. He knew she would be suffering tonight.
Mr. Griffin had no choice but to follow the instructions given. He served all the tonic that was left in thepot.
Louis was not planning on drinking it in the beginning. After all, this was the tonic the old master hadprepared for Luke. Louis was still young, and he could still maintain his health well even though he wastired and busy.
Louis was not jealous of the old master's special arrangements. After all, the old master did not sidewith anyone.
Luke's work was much more tiring than his.
Still, Susan insisted on Louis drinking the tonic. “You must drink a bowl of tonic since it's such anutritious tonic. Otherwise, you'll waste the old master's effort in asking the servants to prepare it,right?"
Louis had no choice but to drink the tonic. There was nothing great about the taste, and it was pungent.Louis took a sip of it and refused to drink it anymore. "It tastes awful."
Yuri put down her spoon too. The tonic tasted much more terrible than the one she used to drink.
"Good medicine always tastes bitter. Don't stop. Just finish the tonic." Susan took a sip of the tonic andfrowned immediately. However, she remembered what Mrs. Nancy said. She bit the bullet by picking upthe bowl, taking a deep breath, and finishing the tonic.
Luca sat opposite them and watched how hard it was for them to finish the tonic. Then, she glanced atLuke.
Luke slightly frowned when he tasted the tonic.
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Old Master Crawford watched Susan force Louis and his wife to drink the tonic, then he asked Mr.Griffin to serve them the fruit bowl.
It was not for Susan but Louis and his wife. After all, they did not need to drink the tonic. It was just anaccident.
Susan picked up a berry and put it in her mouth immediately after she finished the tonic. She finally letout a sigh of relief when the sweet taste of the berry melted in her mouth and covered up the bitternessof the tonic. "This tonic is too bitter."
Louis picked up a berry for Yuri too. Then, he placed one in his mouth and asked the old master,"Grandpa, why did you ask Dr. Archer to give you such bitter medicine?"
"Every medicine tastes bitter, and Dr. Archer was the one who prescribed it. I have nothing to do withthis," answered Old Master Crawford. Then, he turned to look at Luca, "Luca, why don't you spend thenight here? I've already asked the maid to clean up the bedroom for you."
"Old Master Crawford, I'm sorry, but I think I should go back and sleep." Luca declined instantly. If Lucaagreed to spend the night here, Susan's eyes would pierce through her like a spear.