The Girlboss Begs For Remarriage

"Well..."

Frank murmured awkwardly, shooting a glance at Rory as she stood in the distance.

"Hmm...?"

Gene quickly caught his meaning and waved Rory off for her to leave.

A hint of annoyance showed on Rory's face for an instant, and she was staring thoughtfully at Frank even as she headed into her bedroom.

With her gone, Gene asked, "Alright, you can speak freely now, Mr. Lawrence. Does my illness have something to do with Rory?"

Frank nodded slightly. "Actually, I need you to stay calm and listen to what I have to say to you now, Mr. Pearce."

"Tell me." Gene's mood dampened even as he saw the scowl on Frank's face.

each half a meter long.

Frank had

and he seemed to see the worms squirming around even as glanced at his

the fault was not entirely on him-no one could have stayed

eyes widened in panic. "I've consulted so many doctors, even traditional healers... but none of them could tell! But you did so right away... Are you sure about

to calm him down

Gene cried, sweating

was still keeping him on tenterhooks was really killing

be fed with a specific type of medicine, or it won't mature." "Are you saying that someone's been trying to kill me?" Gene murmured, catching

cure you this one time, but not every time. All you can do is be wary toward the people around you for your sake." "Rory... Thames..."