The Mocked Miss’s Hidden Crowns novel Chapter 1817

“It wasn’t just me,” Charlotte said softly, her voice barely above a whisper. “All the other doctors worked really hard too.” If it hadn’t been for them, she would never have figured out the cause so quickly.

Lavinia’s eyes shone with pride. “You’re such a good girl.”

Charlotte drew in a cold breath. The chill scratched her throat, making her cough.

“Did you catch a cold?” Concern filled Lavinia’s face in an instant. She shot Anthony a frosty look from across the room. “Is this how you’re taking care of Lottie?”

Anthony’s brow creased. He opened his mouth to say something, but Patricia jumped in before he could, voice sharp. “You let Lottie go somewhere dangerous, and thought you could just take care of her on your own? And now look at her!”

He had nothing to say. Patricia’s anger only grew—she brandished her cane, ready to take a swing at Anthony.

Anthony just stood there, not even flinching.

Before the cane could land, Charlotte stepped in and caught it lightly, throwing her grandma a disarming smile. “Grandma, I’m starving.”

“Starving?” All the fire left Patricia’s face. She clung to Charlotte’s hand, her smile wide and doting. “Come on, I already told the kitchen to make all your favorites. You’ve lost weight these past few days. You need to eat more.”

Before they left, Patricia tossed a warning glare at Anthony. “Lottie’s defending you, so I’ll let it go this time. But if anything happens again, don’t blame me.”

Anthony’s gaze lingered on Charlotte’s face. Some of the ice melted from his eyes and he even smiled a little. “Yes, Grandma,” he said, his tone respectful.

Honestly, he had no leverage in this family. He’d never dare cross Lottie anyway.

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