Chapter 249

Lucius then glanced at Valerie, as if seeking her opinion. She nodded. Even if he hadn't suggested staying at White Manor tonight, she wouldn't have left anyway. She had to stay and monitor how Kate's body reacted to consuming the drug. It sounded cruel in her own mind, but Kate was, in a way, one of her research subjects. She wasn't about to miss such a great opportunity. Lucius had no idea what Valerie was really thinking. All he knew was that she'd agreed to stay, and that alone filled him with a strange, quiet happiness. Moments after lunch, Kate soon drifted off to sleep. After quietly leaving the room, Lucius instructed the housekeepers standing outside the door to keep a close eye on Kate and report immediately if she showed any signs of discomfort. When they stepped out the door, he finally said sincerely, "Thank you for coming with me today, Val." Valerie didn't respond. As they walked through the gates of the main house, her gaze fell on the fountain not far ahead. Wh