Chapter 3565
Kathryn asked, “Is this the medicine my mother gave me before, the one she made me drink?”
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Pedro replied, “That’s what Madam Farrell claimed. However, I’m not certain it’s the same. The hospital didn’t provide us with the results. I suspect Madam Farrell used her influence to conceal the truth from us. I won’t allow you to take this medicine. I’ll send it to another hospital to determine what it really is.”
Despite Pedro’s warning, Kathryn opened the packet and took a sniff. “It smells like the drink I had last time.”
Pedro cautioned, “Don’t get too close. If you accidentally ingest it, you might be bedridden for days.”
Kathryn carefully folded the packet and returned it to him. “Take it to a hospital outside Jensburg. My mother has been plotting for years and has connections. If she finds out, we won’t uncover the truth.”
Pedro pocketed the packet. Kathryn then teased, “My mother asked you to drug me, but you didn’t. Aren’t you worried she’ll come after you?”
Pedro lightly pinched her cheek. “I’m loyal to you, not your mother. She may lead the family, but I’m not her assistant. I can disobey her unless you instruct me otherwise. She claimed the medicine wouldn’t harm you, and I believe her, but medicine can still be dangerous. Remember last time? You took a sip and ended up in the hospital for days. The effects are potent and could cause you harm. I could never do anything that would hurt you.”
Pedro spoke sincerely, aware that Kathryn was testing him. By not giving her the medicine right away, he demonstrated his loyalty. He would always remain devoted to her.
Pedro continued, “If you took the medicine, fell asleep, and something happened to Madam Farrell, you’d never forgive me. Regardless of your feelings towards her,…”
“She is still your mother, and you have the right to know the truth. The decision is yours, not mine.”
Kathryn felt gratitude for Pedro’s loyalty, love, and understanding. While her mother sought to shield her from the conflict with her cousin, Kathryn was unwilling to adhere to her mother’s wishes. She wanted to confront the situation together.
She could come to terms with whatever fate awaited her mother, but if she remained uninformed and woke up to discover her mother had died, she would harbor resentment towards Pedro and never forgive him. Even if their relationship continued, a rift would always exist between them.
“What else did my mother say besides asking you to give me the medicine?” Kathryn inquired.
Pedro hesitated, remaining silent.
“Why won’t you tell me?” Kathryn urged. Suddenly, Pedro’s face flushed.