Frank was surprised too.

After all, he did not expect to find Rory Thames, the top singer Draconia whom he had a small quarrel with during the opening ceremony of his farm resort, here.

Frank could remember that occasion like it was just yesterday, so there was no mistaking it.

Rory clearly recognized him, too, and promptly snapped at him, "Who told you to come? Get out!"

She swung the door, ready to shut it in his face, but Frank caught it with one hand.

He was not interested in Rory, but he was not about to let an opportunity slip through his fingers either.

Smiling, he said, "Ms. Thames, I'm here to treat Mr. Pearce's illness. Don't you think it's impolite to chase me away right now?"

"Treat Mr. Pearce? Really?" Rory snorted but she gave up on shutting the door, seeing that Frank was holding firmly to it.

before her chest as she huffed, "I know

"Of course -"

frail voice called out from the living area. "Do you know that

Rory pouted and

acquaintance. Well then, come over... young man,"

his cough alone that Gene was utterly enfeebled and probably would not last

going to stop me?" Frank

again, but turned and

Gene was reclining on an armchair by the

corner, her fingers clenched as she stared fixedly at Frank,

to look up at Frank,

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