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Sceptical

Author: Black Knight
last update Last Updated: 2025-08-10 15:26:27

Wexford Lane

After dinner, Leif cleared the dishes while Raina helped out. The two worked together quite smoothly. Once finished, they went upstairs together to check on Gale.

Gale lay obediently in bed, his complexion looking much better.

Raina took his pulse and said, “He’s still stable for now. What about the medicine? Did you give it to him?”

Leif replied, “Not yet, I’m going to get it.”

Raina turned to him, slightly frowning. “Why haven’t you given it yet? Didn’t I tell you to feed him on time? You…”

Leif lowered his head innocently, unusually silent this time. Raina caught herself midway and realized her tone had been a bit harsh.

What was she even doing?

She wasn’t Gale’s mother, so how could she be so quick to scold his father?

And with that expression, that attitude—anyone who didn’t know might have thought she was his mother.

Fortunately, Leif didn’t seem to notice and, without another word, said, “I’ll go get the medicine.”

Raina felt a little guilty and quickly waved her h
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