My Substitute Wife is a Bigwig (Loud and Lily) novel Chapter 236

Qillian smiled. "Michael said that even though he was disillusioned with the world, it was hard for him to completely abandon his skills. The Stargaza was his greatest achievement. Even if he no longer practiced medicine, it was something to remember him by. That's why I decided to auction it."

Lily took a sip of hot water and glanced at him without speaking. She continued to listen quietly.

"I figured that even if I couldn't meet him, I might encounter his descendants. Only someone from his line would recognize the Stargaza at a glance. Ms. Brooks, may I ask, how are you related to Michael?"

Lily looked at him and answered slowly, "I'm his apprentice."

Qillian paused briefly before smiling. "I knew it. He always said he would give up, but deep down, he couldn't. He never took on a student before. If he accepted you, he must've passed on all his knowledge to you."

"More or less," Lily replied calmly.

"That's great." Qillian pulled out a small box from under his pillow. "I asked you here to deliver this to Michael. My time is running out, and I fear I won't have the chance to give it to him personally. Tell him Kanya left this behind after he left."

Lily raised her eyes slightly. She was surprised to hear that name.

That seemed to be the woman Michael often mentioned.

"Kanya spent as many years looking for him as he spent away." Qillian sighed. "She said she wouldn't return home until she found him. She also asked me to bury this if she never came back, and she'd consider that chapter of her life over."

Seeing Lily remain silent, Qillian added, "You may not know this, but Kanya is my sister. She and Michael were deeply in love, but because of that incident... Well, it's in the past now. Ms. Brooks, thank you for this favor."

Lily took the box without opening it and said, "I'll make sure he gets it."

"Thank you." Qillian waved his hand. "Thank you for coming all this way. We've prepared a meal. If you don't mind, please stay and eat before you leave."