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.

are three of them, each half a meter long. Once they mature, they will tear a hole out of your

even though Frank had warned him to

not, and he seemed to see the worms squirming around even as glanced at

than most, and the fault was not entirely on him-no one

traditional healers... but

his shoulder to calm him down but nodded

what?!" Gene cried, sweating

still keeping him on

chance that more would be implanted into you. Moreover, it must 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

I can say is that I can 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..." Gene