From Ashes of Scandal to His Embrace novel Chapter 35

Adolphus walked in just as the last part of the conversation slipped out. He glanced at Laurinda. “Who did you kick out?”

“Take a guess.” Laurinda’s eyes sparkled with mischief. For a moment, she thought the man in front of her looked even more attractive. If only he didn’t have a fiancée…

That thought jolted her, and she snapped herself back to reality. What was she even thinking? Even without a fiancée, she was still a kid. She had no business letting her mind wander like that.

Adolphus didn’t bother guessing. Instead, he turned his attention to York, who was sitting nearby enjoying some sunflower seeds.

York caught Adolphus’s look and paused, seeds halfway to his mouth. The way Adolphus stared was almost intimidating. He didn’t look like a doctor at all.

“Why are you looking at me? I didn’t catch what she meant,” York said, acting innocent.

There was no way he’d spill the truth. Laurinda was clearly just messing with Adolphus, and if he ruined her fun, she’d make him pay for it. He had already gotten on her bad side once today.

Adolphus seemed to understand exactly what York was thinking, and shot him a look that basically said, You’re useless, then let it drop. He passed a small pillow to Laurinda.

“This herbal pillow doesn’t smell strong, but it works really well. You can use it under your head or just hold it. Let’s add each other on WeChat. If you need anything, message me anytime.”

He held out his phone with the add-friend page open. Laurinda didn’t hesitate, scanning the code and adding him.

Once they were connected, Laurinda hugged the pillow and stood up. “You should add York too,” she told Adolphus. “Any payments for the medicine or cooking ingredients, just talk to him. He’ll settle up with you.”

Adolphus glanced at York, who was already holding up his phone and waiting. He wanted to say it wasn’t necessary, but in the end, he accepted the friend request. York was Laurinda’s guy, and you never knew when that might come in handy.

Laurinda turned to the old man who’d been quietly sipping tea and eavesdropping. She grinned. “Eaton, how much do I owe you for your consultation?”

“My fee?” Eaton smiled. “Just bring me a couple of good bottles of liquor next time you and Adolphus have dinner at my place.”

He said it like it was nothing, but Laurinda could tell he already saw her as one of his own. Sharing a drink with her didn’t seem out of line at all.

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