Betrayed? I Upgraded to His Billionaire Brother novel Chapter 294

Chapter 294

“Alright, alright.” Eleanor loved talking to me and agreed readily, beaming. Come over to the house sometime when you’re free?”

‘Sure.” I agreed quickly. “But it might have to wait a bit. Work’s been crazy lately.”

The clinic, the lab, the charity project. More than enough to keep me swamped.

But once the drug was on the market, I could breathe a little.

Are you home this weekend, then? I’ll make a stew and bring some over for you.”

Okay.” I loved her cooking and didn’t pretend otherwise, accepting with a genuine smile.

After urging me to take care of myself, she took her prescription and left.

Around noon, I checked the time and had the nurse add slots for several more patients.

t was past three when I finally clocked out. I grabbed a quick bowl of noodles at a nearby place and drove to Sinclair Estate.

The eldest Sinclair daughter had arrived in New York this morning, so Hannah and I had moved our afternoon session to avoid interrupting their nother–daughter time.

was familiar with the Sinclair staff by now. My car had barely stopped at the entrance when a housekeeper came to open my door. “Dr. Windsor. Good

fternoon.”

Thank you.” I smiled and walked in. Passing through the grand living room, I came face–to–face with the Sinclair heiress herself.

t was the first time I’d seen such potent, natural authority in a woman in her thirties. Her hair was pulled back in a severe, flawless knot. Everything about her adiated crisp efficiency and seriousness.

No wonder she holds so much sway in the family.

was about to offer a greeting when I noticed her staring intently at a large family portrait on the wall, lost in thought. I swallowed my words and quietly Leaded for the stairs to begin the treatment.

Inexpectedly, just as I turned, Athena seemed to sense me. She looked over. “You must be Dr. Windsor. I’m Athena. Benjamin’s older sister.”

offered a polite, professional smile and a slight nod. “Ms. Sinclair.”

thena could tell I felt a bit out of my depth. “Go on up. Mother is waiting for you.”

Alright.”

wasn’t sure if I imagined it, but the way Athena had just looked at me… it reminded me of the way Hannah sometimes looked at me.

fter so many sessions, Hannah was used to the routine. She wasn’t scared at all as I inserted the needles and even made conversation. “Did you run into

thena downstairs just now?”

I did.” I smiled, focusing on my work. “Getting tired of the dietary plan I gave you? I can write up a new rotation if you are.”

Jannah’s laugh was warm. “Not tired of it! I’m still cycling through them. Athena said the moment she saw me today that I look much more energetic than

efore.”

he was growing fonder of me by the day. Not a daughter, but she could treat me as half of one. It couldn’t hurt.

couldn’t help but chuckle. “If there was no improvement at all by now, I’d be a complete fraud, wouldn’t I?”

We chatted easily. After removing the needles, I helped the housekeeper gently lift her into her wheelchair. “Would you like to rest in your room for a bit, or go

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downstairs

Downstairs. With you.”

Seeing us descend, Athena swiftly ended a work call. She nodded to me. tank you for your time.”

“My pleasure.”

I was about to take my leave when Hannah instructed the housekeeper. “The bird’s nest soup for Elara? Bring it out, please.”

Athena watched her mother’s obvious affection for me, a rare, faint smile touching her usually impassive face.

“Dr. Windsor,” Athena said, her voice cool and clear by nature, yet not unkind. “It’s nearly dinner time. Would you care to join us?”

This time, it was Hannah who looked surprised.

Athena took after her grandfather–had been reserved and cool since childhood. Politics had only made her more guarded, more distant to ward off opportunists.

Today, she was actively inviting someone to stay.

When we sat down at the table, Hannah saw the spread–seven or eight dishes, three or four of which were seafood–based–and understood her daughter’s, intention immediately.

Poached tiger prawns. Sautéed abalone slices in scallion oil. Steamed blue crab. Seafood congee.

I tasted every single one.

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