Vi returned to her old room, the one she upied before her marriage. Unbeknownst to her, Zoey had gone to the Farrell family. Vi assumed Evelyn was still discussing ways to support her with Zoey and Luna.


    No matter how angry Evelyn might be, Vi knew her mother couldn''t bear to see her struggling in the Warren family. That ce was suffocating. After all, Julia and Yvonne had both met their end there.


    Moreover, Evelyn had always been particrly fond of Thomas. If Vi could mend things with him, Evelyn would eventually be pleased after her initial anger faded.


    After a while, she asked someone about Evelyn''s condition and learned that it wasn''t too serious. Deciding to return to Valor Estate first to avoid a scolding from her sister-inw, she felt a wave of annoyance wash over her. She couldn''t stand Zoey''s lecturing face. What kind of authority did Zoey hold? It was only because of Vi''s brother Oliver''s title that Zoey could act like the mistress of an earl''s household.


    Besides, if Vi was going to stay at Silverstone Estate, she needed a usible excuse. iming she was unwell would do the trick-she could say the family physician understood her constitution, and knew how to treat her. Staying at home for a month to recuperate wouldn''t raise any suspicions from the Warren family.


    To be safe, she took Poppy to Arcane Sanctum, thergest medical establishment in the capital, to have the physician check the maid''s health and prescribe some tonics. When she returned, she could simply say she was feeling unwell and needed to take the medicine. Of course, Poppy would consume the medicines on her behalf. The credibility of the medicines from Arcane Sanctum was unquestionable, as there were more than twenty physicians practicing there.


    She took Poppy inside to have her checked and get some medicine. Although Poppy was perfectly healthy, the autumn heat in August was intense, and the lingering summer heat had built up in her body. After examining Poppy, the physician prescribed a few herbal teas to clear out the heat and cool her down.


    As Vi waited for the attendant to prepare the medicines, she noticed Carissa and Violet entering Arcane Sanctum. A wave of irritation washed over her. The capital was truly small, and she encountered people she wished to avoid in the most inconvenient ces. As Vi turned her head away, she caught a glimpse of a familiar figure out of the corner of her eye. Suddenly, her blood rushed to her head, and a buzzing filled her ears. The memories she desperately tried to bury began to resurface, sending tremors through her entire body.


    It was Ss Lewis. It was really him!


    But why was Carissa with Ss at Arcane Sanctum?


    A wave of anxiety washed over Vi, but she quickly reassured herself that it was impossible. There was no way Ss could disclose what had happened in the past. Doing so would only harm himself. Violet spotted Vi, too. She leaned in and whispered to Carissa, "Vi''s also here."


    Carissa followed her gaze and saw Vi anxiously turning her head away, clearly unwilling to acknowledge them. She then turned to Ss and said, "Mr. Lewis, go ahead."


    Ss didn''t respond right away. His gaze remained fixed on Vi, and his expression darkened noticeably.


    Carissa''s heart raced with suspicion. She called out again, "Mr. Lewis?"


    Finally snapping back to reality, Ss replied, "Right... Let''s go to the sanctum."


    He didn''t nce at Vi again, but his footsteps quickened, betraying his unease. Carissa fell a step behind, turning sharply to steal a nce at Vi, who was staring at them with an ashen face. Carissa exchanged a knowing look with Violet. Something was definitely off.


    Ss was Ivan''s older rtive, Thomas'' cousin, and Alice''s nephew. He and Vi should know each other. Now that Vi had remarried, the Farrell family''s attitude towards her hadn''t changed much. This content ? N?v/elDr(a)m/a.Org.


    So why did Ss look so grim? Vi seemed just as unsettled.


    Did these two have a history?


    As Ss led them toward the sanctum, they entered a special room designated for Sebastian. It housed the medicines he had developed, as well as some rare herbs like the precious


    thousand-year Evergreen Root. After a portion of it was used to save Lawrence, the bnce of the root


    was now kept safely in the sanctum.


    Sebastian was out on rounds, but since Ss managed the procurement for Arcane Sanctum, he had ess to the sanctum. Sebastian ced great importance on him. Ss began slicing the Evergreen Root.


    Carissa said, "Slice a few more pieces, then see if there are any tonics for strengthening the body for women after childbirth. And don''t forget to prepare somebor-inducing medicine as well."


    Ss replied, "vy can bring the


    time. Let''s prepare these Evergreen


    Root slices first. Some medicines can enhance physical strength which will be useful during delivery."


    His voice carried a faint tremor, as if he had been rattled by something unexpected.