Chapter 886

“So… the herbal broths and tonics I’ve been having every day these past few days-was that you?” Oscar asked again.

His voice carried no emotion, yet the weight behind it pressed down on her like a heavy hand.

Winnie, however, felt no guilt. These past few nights, Michael had stayed here to care for his father, and she could offer little help. She remembered that when she was little, her mother had left behind recipes for medicinal soups and tonics.

So she had tried making a few herself and arranged for them to be delivered daily to Oscar, a small way to share in their filial duty.

What she hadn’t expected was for Oscar to know.

“Yes… that was me,” she admitted, nodding. Then she hurriedly added, “But, please don’t be upset. I wasn’t trying to interfere. Recently, Michael and I haven’t been seeing each other…”

Seeing her so cautious, Khloe and Michael exchanged a glance. Neither of them offered a word of support.

Oscar’s gaze stayed cold and assessing, showing no trace of the indulgent warmth one might expect from an elder. Winnie felt every bit the vulnerable little girl being scolded. Even as the heiress of the Olson family, she had never bowed so low before her foster parents.

the tension eased. Michael lowered his head, and Winnie, seeing him, felt

hear you passed your evaluation at

before speaking again. His question caught Winnie

then added,

scored very high,” Khloe interjected

Winnie,” Oscar said,

the praise, forgot

taking her hand in his, a

“Thank you,” she said.

the gesture but said nothing this time. Then he asked,

again. Being questioned by Oscar made her mind go blank-more disorienting than

her ear,

like to stay at Morrison Group for two years, and continue my studies at the same

to learn. She didn’t aim to match her mother’s brilliance, but she wanted to excel in the career she

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