Man With Super Medical Skill (Matthew) novel Chapter 3544

Brennan, who had just begun to rise, quickly sat back down.

On the other hand, Toliver maintained his ever-pleasant smile as he addressed the two men. "Since the Governor has awoken, please follow me."

Since Orla had sent a guard to notify him, Toliver knew she must be ready. Without further delay, he led the two men forward.

Inside the main hall, Orla sat gracefully in a chair, her pale green dress draping elegantly around her.

As Toliver escorted the two men inside, Orla greeted them with a calm, measured tone. "Please, have a seat."

Both Brennan and the stranger paused momentarily, a flicker of confusion crossing their faces as they noticed Orla dressing like a typical married woman.

Still, the stranger's gaze roamed greedily over Orla's delicate figure, his eyes burning with desire. Can it be that she's already prepared to marry me?

After they sat down, Orla regarded the stranger with a hint of polite curiosity. "And you are?"

Her question caused the man's smile to stiffen slightly.

What does she mean? Is she pretending not to know me?

Yet, determined to maintain his cultured and amiable demeanor, the man responded with a gentle tone. "Orla, it's me—Paxton, Paxton Whitmoor. Don't you remember how we used to play together when we were children?"

Paxton's words seemed to stir faint memories within Orla. "Oh, it's you. And what brings you here, Mr. Whitmoor?"