Chapter 409

Hospital. Nelson rushed over the moment he heard about Claire going missing. Ever since he got back to Jadewick, Beatrice had been in and out of the hospital, always complaining about headaches. Lately, she hadn't even returned to the family estate. The psych clinic was pretty far from the hospital, and it was peak traffic hour—the roads were a mess. When Nelson finally arrived, Beatrice was just finishing dinner with Mrs. Lewis by her side. "Ma'am, you barely touched your food. Want a little more? It's getting colder these days, and the nights are getting longer too," Mrs. Lewis said with concern, noticing how Beatrice had barely eaten anything before setting her fork down. Beatrice waved it off. "No, I'm good. Don't really feel like eating." She picked up a warm, wet towel from the side and wiped her hands. Even in sickness, her demeanor remained graceful as ever. That's when Nelson burst in. He looked like he'd run the whole way without stopping, chest rising and falling, draped in