The War God Alpha's Arranged Bride (Evelyn and Alexander) novel Chapter 98

**Steps Along Forgotten Roads**
**By Sophia Reed**
**Chapter 98: An Unexpected Visitor**

[Evelyn’s POV]

“Are you absolutely certain you’ll be alright on your own?” Wendy inquired for what felt like the third time, her brow furrowed with concern.

I mustered the most convincing smile I could, hoping it would ease her worries. “I promise, I’ll be just fine,” I reassured her, trying to sound more confident than I felt. “Don’t fret about me, okay? I’ll be busy taking care of Edward. Besides, I doubt anyone will even bother me here.”

The truth was, I was desperate for her to stay. When that frantic call came through about Nina being rushed to the hospital, a wave of anxiety crashed over me, knotting my stomach into tight coils. Yes, I was deeply concerned for Nina and her health, but more than that, I dreaded the solitude that awaited me in this house.

Isabella was a wild card, and I could only imagine the kind of chaos she might unleash in my absence. Wendy had been my shield, my protective barrier. With her around, no one dared to approach Edward or me, fully aware that she was always watching over us.

Yet, I couldn’t expect her to remain just for my sake. Poor Nina needed all the support she could muster right now. If I could trust that Edward would be okay on his own for a bit, I would have begged Wendy to stay. But that wasn’t an option I could entertain.

Wendy still looked uncertain, her eyes searching mine for reassurance, which only served to heighten my own anxiety.

“Really, it’s okay,” I insisted, my voice firm yet gentle. “I believe that flushing out his system with his regular medication will halt the poison from spreading any further. With any luck, his levels should stabilize within a few days.”

Yet, a cloud of uncertainty loomed over my theories about how to help Edward. I desperately hoped that reintroducing his body to its usual treatments would at least prevent his condition from worsening.

But what if his system couldn’t handle the sudden shift? What if I inadvertently sent his immune system into shock, causing more harm than good?

I didn’t know. But it was a risk I had to take. The alternative was unthinkable; I couldn’t bear the thought of him slipping away from me.

Wendy finally nodded, albeit reluctantly, and made her way toward the car. I bit down on the inside of my cheek, my heart heavy as I returned to my responsibilities.

As much as I wanted to focus solely on Edward, my mind kept drifting back to that shocking conversation I had overheard the other night. Could it be true that Isabella had procured an aphrodisiac?

And more disturbingly, was Samantha really planning on using it on Ljam?

I knew I shouldn’t care. It was none of my business. But a part of me desperately wished that Samantha would find the strength to stand up for herself. Isabella was a toxic influence, and it pained me to see her daughter trapped in that web of manipulation.

If circumstances had been different during our upbringing, I liked to think that Samantha and I could have forged a stronger bond. We both faced struggles in our marriages; perhaps we could have leaned on each other for support.

But Isabella had twisted Samantha’s mind in such a way that genuine connection seemed impossible. Now, she was actually pushing her own daughter to use an illegal substance on her husband…

Remember, Evelyn. This isn’t your concern.

It was true. The only thing that mattered from here on out was my commitment to my brother.

As I began the process of flushing out Edward’s system with fresh IV bags, I made the decision to relocate the rest of my personal belongings into his room. I refused to endure all this stress only to have Isabella interfere with his treatments again.

From that moment on, Edward was under my constant watch. No one was allowed into his room without my knowledge. Each night, I locked the door from the inside, ensuring that no one could harm him.

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