Chapter 61

In another world, rare medicinal herbs were like weeds at Starcrest Manor-literally growing everywhere for the taking. Leslie was prepping a remedy for Miles's whip injuries. If she'd had more time and the right tools, she could've made pills-way more effective taken both internally and applied. But this herbal paste would do. Miles had clearly been beaten bad, and Broderick wasn't even letting him see a doctor. Honestly, Miles wasn't a bad kid. He still sided with his brother. Leslie hoped they wouldn't end up turning against each other. As the sister-in-law, it was only right she played peacemaker. Inside the kitchen, Leslie picked up an old mortar, tossed in the herbs, and started grinding. Soon it turned into chunky green paste with some thick juice. Chloe, standing by, watched with curiosity, hands by her sides. "Ma'am, what's that for?" she finally asked. Chloe had just finished college, studying nutrition, and was the niece of one of the kitchen staff. She couldn't help being cu