Betrayed by Blood: My Second Life as a Queen novel Chapter 123

Asher's movements faltered, but he quickly offered a denial. "You're overthinking it, Leo. You're going to leave sooner or later, and Xavier and Julian are always busy. I have to learn how to take care of myself eventually."

Leo didn't even hesitate, his brow furrowing instantly. "Won't Tessa come take care of you?"

Asher let out a short, cynical scoff. "She hasn't visited once since she got married."

Leo froze, the words dying in his throat, but Asher was already wheeling himself out the door.

Staring at Asher's back, a sudden wave of panic washed over Leo.

Over all these years, had Tessa's kindness and understanding just been an act?

Was saving Asher's life the only real credit she actually had to her name?

A chill crept down Leo's spine, yet he couldn't find an answer.

*

Meanwhile, Willow strolled right into Adelina's office.

Seeing her walk in, Adelina rubbed her temples, looking exhausted. "Perfect timing. I was just about to look for you."

Willow leaned in. "Did you find anything on what I asked you to check?"

Adelina was quiet for a beat. "Willow, the medical records were destroyed. Even with my clearance, I could only scrape the surface. Getting to the core of what happened is going to be nearly impossible."

Hearing that, Willow couldn't hide her disappointment. But thinking about it, Elias was a deeply calculating man. He'd never leave such an obvious loose end behind. Not finding anything made total sense.

It didn't matter. She had more than one trick up her sleeve. Willow had other ways to handle this.

She was going to shatter the Landon family's lies and tear Tessa's perfect dream to shreds!

Quickly adjusting her mood, Willow smiled. "Are things settled with you and Tabitha?"

Adelina nodded firmly. "Tabitha's resignation was approved. She'll be out of The Landon Medical Center by tomorrow. As for me, it'll take another two or three days. Who knows, maybe I'll dig something up before I leave."

Willow's mood instantly brightened. Once the resignations were finalized, the research and development for the specialized medication could officially begin!

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