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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 Adelaide 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 Adelaide, “Gloria, you’re here too.”
Adelaide glanced 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.
Adelaide 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.
Adelaide, walking a step behind him, suddenly turned to steal another glance at Gloria, who was staring at them, deathly pale.
Adelaide 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?
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Melvin led them to the pharmacy.
The Digby Medical Center had a dedicated witch doctor’s pharmacy storing Doctor Digby’s medications and rare herbs, including his prized century–old moonflower.
When they used part of the moonflower to save Marsh, the plant was no longer whole.
Doctor Digby was currently out on a house call, but Melvin, in charge of procurement at the Digby Medical Center, could access the pharmacy.
Doctor Digby still held him in high regard.
He began processing the moonflower leaves.
Adelaide said, “Prepare plenty and see if there are any constitution–boosting medicines for postpartum women. Oh, and get some labor–inducing drugs ready.”
Melvin replied, “We’ll take the labor–inducing drugs when Galvin comes. Prepare the moonflower leaves 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, Adelaide 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 Adelaide and greeted her with a pregnant belly.
Adelaide naturally took her arm and gently patted her stomach, asking, “Is this big belly causing you discomfort?”
“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 . ”
Adelaide 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 blanket.
They greeted Adelaide upon her entry. “Adelaide, nice to meet you here!”
“Hello!” Adelaide returned the greeting.
Another woman in the room, upon hearing Luna Adelaide had arrived, quickly rose to greet her, “Greetings, Luna Adelaide.”
Adelaide recognized her as Hayden, the breeder who had joined the pack with Willow
Hayden appeared gentle and reserved.
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Adelaide nodded slightly, “No need for formalities.”
“She often comes to keep me company,” Melinda said cheerfully, obviously more outgoing than before
“She shares many interesting stories. Her father used to take his children on business trips, so she’s quite knowledgeable.”
Hayden blushed and said modestly, “It’s not that significant, Melinda.”
Adelaide, 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 be used when labor began. Georgina locked them in a cabinet.
Dwight, who used to curse Adelaide daily, fell silent upon learning of her visit.
He hid in his study, too afraid to come 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 her last visit, thinking that would be the end of it .
Christine chatted with the family for a while. Eugene returned and, hearing Christine was there , came in to greet her.
Christine, without beating around the bush, asked, “May I have a word in private?”