Chapter 293

Hearing Imogen’s frustration, Johanna gently comforted her. “Imogen, I know you mean well, but I’m just ordinary. I only have one brother, and he’s missing at sea-there’s not even a body to recover. “With my status, I’m not worthy of the Russell family and even less so of Mr. Russell. So, please don’t say such things anymore. I don’t want to upset him…”
This only made Imogen more upset. She retorted, “Who says you’re not worthy? Your brother was my fiancé. He’s gone, so I should take care of you!” Johanna sniffed and whispered, “But Mr. Russell doesn’t like me… It’s better not to force it.”
“But I like you, and that’s enough!” Imogen said proudly. “I’m like a mother to him. Does he dare to refuse if I tell him to marry you?”
“But… If you say it like that…” Johanna was still hesitant.
Imogen smiled and patted her hand in comfort. “Don’t worry. I have plenty of ways to bring you two together. You just need to cooperate when the time comes.” Johanna blushed and whispered, “I’ll listen to your arrangements then…”
After taking care of the pregnant and sleep-deprived Imogen for her nap, Johanna finally left her room and happened to run into Stephan.
She stopped, speaking softly, “Mr. Russell, Imogen is asleep now. I’ve talked to her, and she shouldn’t be matchmaking anymore. I’m sorry for causing today’s trouble.” She bowed, showing an apologetic expression.
He didn’t say anything, as he wasn’t the type to argue with two women, especially one being his sister and the other his sister-in-law.
He turned to leave.
She followed a few steps and bit her lip, saying, “Mr. Russell, women are more emotional during pregnancy and can be easily upset. If she repeats anything, we must be more patient and comfort her…” He glanced at her and finally spoke, not in a comforting tone, but rather coldly. “I don’t need you to remind me.”
She was taken aback.
Imogen was his sister. He would naturally be patient with her. Did he need her to remind him?
With that, Stephan turned and walked away, his tall figure soon disappearing from view.
Johanna stood there, gently biting her lip. She reminded herself to be patient and not rush things. She would take things slow as there would be plenty of time.
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Felicia had been busy.
The number of patients visiting the Union Clinic had been steadily increasing, so she hired a few more assistants.
On ordinary days, she didn’t need to intervene directly. Eight seasoned physicians were at the clinic, and everything was running smoothly She would step in only when they encountered some particularly difficult or unresolved cases.
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She had been in the storeroom for the past few days, working on the twin venomous creatures.
Under her careful modifications and care, the venomous creatures’ color changed from transparent to light red!
Felicia was pleased with the results.
The modifications had given the
twin venomous creatures additional properties, but she needed to determine their effectiveness since she had yet to test them.
She placed the twin venomous creatures into a small porcelain bottle and put it in her pocket.
Just as she was about to leave, her phone rang. She glanced at the screen-it was a call from Stephan.
Felicia’s brow twitched, and after some hesitation, she answered the call.