True Heiress Returns to Her Unemployed Rich Family (Arabella) novel Chapter 234

Chapter 234 A Shocking Medical Revelation

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After taking a few steps, Naomi suddenly stopped as if something had just dawned on her. She looked at Ruby with a hint of panic in her eyes. “Robert met Arabella here at the house… Does that mean he knows Arabella is part of the Hamilton family now?”

“Grandfather would definitely introduce her to Robert, wouldn’t he? So Robert must know Arabella is the Hamiltons‘ biological granddaughter. Then I…” The more Naomi thought about it, the more uneasy she felt. She unconsciously clenched her hands.

Her gaze grew distant as she stared in the direction Arabella had gone. She didn’t dare take another step forward.

Hearing Naomi’s words, Ruby’s heart also sank for a moment. Then an idea struck her, and she tried to sound reassuring. “Naomi, don’t assume the worst just yet. Maybe Robert doesn’t know about her identity. Let’s go inside and see first.”

“We’re already here–we can’t just turn around and leave because of our own worries, can we? That would only play right into Arabella’s hands!” Ruby urged her on.

Naomi looked at Ruby helplessly and felt her words made sense. “You’re right. Since we’re here, we should at least go in and see what’s happening. Let’s go.”

With that, Naomi walked toward the main hall with Ruby, her heart filled with anxiety.

“Naomi, watch your expression,” Ruby reminded her quietly.

“Okay.”

As soon as she entered, Naomi put on a pleasant, well–mannered smile and approached them warmly. “Grandfather, Grandmother, Robert.”

Ruby also adopted a gentle, obedient demeanor. After offering her greetings, she stood quietly beside Naomi.

“Naomi, you’re back too.” Seeing Naomi enter, Ryan and Lena smiled and acknowledged her.

“Grandfather, Grandmother, I came by to visit you both. I didn’t expect Robert to be here–what a nice surprise.” Naomi stepped forward gracefully, adopting a solicitous manner.

She also subtly positioned herself to block Arabella from Robert’s line of sight.

Then Naomi looked at Robert with apparent concern. “Robert, you look so much better. Your health must have improved quite a bit, hasn’t it?”

“Yes, I’m feeling much better indeed,” Robert replied. He then stopped looking at Naomi and turned his attention toward Arabella, intending to ask her something. But he noticed Naomi was directly in his way.

With a hint of mild exasperation, Robert said to Naomi, “Naomi, would you mind stepping aside just a bit? I had something! wanted to ask Dr. Macdonald.”

Hearing Robert’s request, the smile on Naomi’s face instantly stiffened.

She had no choice. Since Robert had asked directly, even if Naomi was thoroughly unwilling, she had to comply,

Naomi had thought that by blocking Arabella, she could prevent any interaction between her and Robert. She never expected Robert would actually ask her to move aside–for Arabella’s sake–right in front of everyone!

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Chapter 234 A Shocking Medical Revelation

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Naomi’s gaze toward Arabella now simmered with resentment. She must have taken advantage of Naomi’s absence to ingratiate herself with Robert.

She really knows how to work an opportunity.

“Dr. Macdonald, you were saying this herb could be beneficial for my health?” Robert asked Arabella kindly.

“Yes, this herb might seem ordinary, but it actually has some very supportive properties,” Arabella replied.

At the same time, Ruby keenly noticed Robert addressing Arabella as “Dr. Macdonald.” She leaned in and whispered to Naomi, “Naomi, Robert just called her Dr. Macdonald.”

Hearing Ruby’s words, Naomi exchanged a glance with her, feeling a slight sense of relief.

Then Naomi looked at the few sprigs of greenery in Arabella’s hand and questioned, “This is medicinal?”

“Arabella, are you sure? This just looks like common garden weeds.

“How can something that looks like grass help with an illness?” Ruby also looked at Arabella incredulously, voicing her doubt.

“Yes, Arabella, maybe it’s better not to let Robert take something like this without certainty,” Naomi added, putting on a concerned expression as if offering well–intentioned advice.

“That’s right, Arabella, do you actually have any training in medicine?” Ruby seized the chance to challenge her.

Watching the two of them tag–team their skepticism, Arabella couldn’t be bothered to pay them much mind. She simply explained to Robert, “This is a type of herbal plant that often gets overlooked, but it’s quite supportive for your constitution, Robert. I just spotted it growing in the garden and picked it for you. You can take it with confidence.”

“Alright.” Robert nodded in understanding. He still trusted Arabella’s judgment considerably.

“Arabella, that’s incredibly reckless! You just picked something randomly from the garden and you’re giving it to Robert?!” Ruby said in a tone of feigned shock, as if Arabella had done something utterly irresponsible.

“If your hearing isn’t working, you might consider donating your ears to science.” Arabella had no patience for the nagging and replied coolly.

She had explained herself clearly already–Ruby’s listening comprehension really was subpar.

“What did you just say?” Ruby’s face paled at Arabella’s retort.

“Never mind. With ears like yours, donating them would probably be a disservice to medical research,” Arabella said, dismissing Ruby entirely.

“Arabella, don’t be upset. Ruby is just worried about you. If these random plants you picked cause any issue for Robert, you’d only end up facing the consequences,” Naomi said, pretending to offer sisterly counsel

Arabella’s eyes narrowed slightly. Naomi appeared to be looking out for her, but in reality, she was subtly undermining her credibility.

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Chapter 235 Confrontation.