Noticing her uncomfortable reaction, Francine let out a dry cough and helped smooth things over. �It�s alright, I think Seraphina was just trying to be safe rather than sorry. Medicine isn�t something one should consume casually.�

�Mhm, you know me so well, Aunt Francine. It�s not safe to let him consume random medicines. I didn�t know that person was an expert either.�

�Now that we have Layla here, we don�t have to worry about meeting any quacks. How about this� Why don�t you ask the expert to meet us? Maybe they can think of a way to help my son regain his sight with Layla�s help?� Francine had always hoped that Stefan�s eyes could be cured, and didn�t want to give up the slightest chance to do so.

�Umm� Ah�� Seraphina stuttered, not knowing if she should agree to this or not. She had no reason to refuse, but doing so would only allow that woman to get close to Stefan again.

�Are you not able to?� Francine narrowed her eyes, her expression solemn.

�Not exactly, I just don�t have her contact. She left the hospital earlier today, so I don�t know how to find her either.� Seraphina shrugged regretfully.

�Since they came to the hospital, they shouldn�t be just anyone, right? Wouldn�t it be quite easy to find them? Unless� you don�t want to.� Francine stared at Seraphina sharply, seemingly in deep thought.

�I heard that you�ve been pretty close to Jovan lately. You�re not his spy, right? Are you trying to stall on purpose? Do you not want my son to see again?�

Francine�s words nearly scared Seraphina to death. She gulped, trying to explain herself right away. �I- It�s not like that, Aunt Francine! It�s just that the person who gave me this recipe has a� special identity. I don�t think she should be near Stef at all��

�Really?� Francine asked doubtfully. She wondered, �The person wants to save Stef, but can�t go near him. Isn�t that just a contradictory statement?�

Seraphina sighed deeply and glanced at Stefan. She then leaned closer to Francine and whispered the truth to her.

The mother instantly understood, balling her fists as a conflicted expression appeared on her face. Finally, she said, �Whatever, this recipe came from unknown origins, so we shouldn�t put too much effort into looking for that person. If that expert was just trying to reel us in with something good, then betrays us later, we�d be in trouble.�

�You�re right, Aunt Francine. I am worried that this person might plot against us, so I didn�t dare to use the medicinal tea. Nothing comes for free after all � who knows what their intentions are?� Seraphina nodded eagerly.

�Mhm, let�s not look for them,� Francine said absently.

The two started cooperating with each other, trying their best to make their decision sound reasonable.

Layla instantly realized that this expert was indeed quite �special�, and chimed into their conversation as well, �This medicine isn�t all that great, actually. If the ingredients aren�t measured properly, it could be harmful to the body instead. Who knows if this person is trying to do good? We shouldn�t trust them so easily.�

Stefan was silent the entire time, his expression dark and unreadable. He wasn�t stupid, especially when the three women had such bad acting skills. This only made him certain that Renee was special to him in some way.

They were not merely �afterlife buddies�.

�Alright, alright, you guys are being too noisy. I�m getting tired, so please give me some space.� The man chased them out coldly and shut his eyes.

�Stef, you�� Even though Francine wanted to talk to him, his sudden hostility made her keep her distance. �Okay, son, get some rest. I�ll find a way to cure your eyes.� JrNovels.com