The First Heir

“Young Master Philip, the 3,000 years mentioned in the ancient texts may not be very credible and perhaps just exaggerated.”

Seeing Philip’s look of dejection, Dr. Gates coughed lightly and said, “However, don’t be discouraged. Although this prescription is hard to come by, I’ll try my best to read the ancient books again to find out if there’s a remedy to alleviate the young madam’s illness.”

Philip nodded. He felt very empty, disappointed, and upset.

“Dr. Gates, I’ll be counting on you, then,” Philip said respectfully with a bow.

Dr. Gates quickly helped Philip up and said, “Young Master Philip, you don’t have to do this. I’m just one of the Clarke family’s doctors and I should do my best. You don’t have to bow to me.”

Philip did not say anything but looked at Dr. Gates very seriously and said, “Dr. Gates, don’t tell the young madam about this matter for now.”

Dr. Gates naturally understood and answered with a nod, “I understand, please rest assured. I’ll go back and prescribe a few supplements to the young madam to replenish her blood and boost her vitality. Even though it can’t help much, it can lessen her suffering for the next three years.”

were red as he nodded and instructed the servant to send Dr. Gates back. Looking at the doctor’s departure, Philip stood in the yard and looked up at

countless stars in the sky, and shooting stars could

thinking about?” At this moment, a gentle voice

on her face. He squeezed out a smile, gently took Wynn into his arms, and said, “Wynnie, it’s been a long time since we looked at

raised her delicate little face, and looked at the stars in the sky. A happy smile appeared at the corners of her mouth as she said, “Phil, do you still remember the time when we used to count the stars together

course I do. At that time, you were wearing a white dress and was worried about the bugs in the grass, so you refused to sit. I had to take

that, I found a

knew this one trick to deceive young women. I

Wynn tightly and said, “Wynnie, do you regret being

and said, “I don’t regret it. Since I chose you, I won’t regret it. Even if you’re not the young master of the Clarke family and don’t have such a big family business, even if you’re just the

at Wynn in his arms. He gently leaned over, kissed her smooth forehead, and said,