Francine’s words nearly scared Seraphina to death. She gulped, trying to explain herself right away. “I-It’s not like that, Aunt Francine! It’s just that the person who gave me this recipe has a… special identity. I don’t think she should be near Stef at all…”

“Really?” Francine asked doubtfully. She wondered, ‘The person wants to save Stef, but can’t go near him. Isn’t that just a contradictory statement?’

Seraphina sighed deeply and glanced at Stefan. She then leaned closer to Francine and whispered the truth to her.

The mother instantly understood, balling her fists as a conflicted expression appeared on her face. Finally, she said, “Whatever, this recipe came from unknown origins, so we shouldn’t put too much effort into looking for that person. If that expert was just trying to reel us in with something good, then betrays us later, we’d be in trouble.”

“You’re right, Aunt Francine. I am worried that this person might plot against us, so I didn’t dare to use the medicinal tea. Nothing comes for free after all – who knows what their intentions are?” Seraphina nodded eagerly.

“Mhm, let’s not look for them,” Francine said absently.

trying their

that great, actually. If the ingredients aren’t

expression dark and unreadable. He wasn’t stupid, especially when the three women had such bad acting

were not merely

are being too noisy. I’m getting tired, so please give me some space.” The

made her keep her distance. “Okay, son, get some rest. I’ll find a way to

and Layla then left

out a sigh of relief, her expression content. ‘Phew, that was close, we almost got exposed. At least we’re done talking about that now. Stefan is quite the trump card, as long as he protects me unconditionally, no one in the Hunt family can ever lay a finger on me! Conflict with in-laws is just a myth – conflict is only caused by the husband’s incompetence.

about it, and leaned her head against the man’s

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