Chapter 540

Alvin's injury would have healed with proper rest, and recovery would have been even quicker if he'd stayed in the hospital. But Khloe had other plans. She took Alvin straight home, insisting it was nothing serious. The doctor had no choice but to hand over the medication, reminding her to make sure Alvin took it on time. Khloe agreed—but once they were back, she never gave him a single dose. Instead, she secretly obtained a concoction that prevented the bruising from fading. Within days, Alvin’s condition took a sharp turn for the worse. At first, the main household hadn’t paid much attention. But as Alvin grew sicker, the news inevitably reached Old Mr. Stone and his wife, who couldn’t ignore it. Coincidentally, Madelyn was also present the day Alvin’s condition worsened. Khloe gazed at her grandson in anguish, turning to the examining doctor with trembling lips. "How is Alvin?" Dr. Copper wiped sweat from his brow, his expression troubled as he worked. "Madam, I don’t understand it—