Chapter 282

After hours of flying, both Abigail and Samuel looked worn out. "Let's go to the hotel and rest first," he said. "The auction isn't until tomorrow night." Abigail's mind was elsewhere, weighed down with worry for Elizabeth. She had no idea how things were back there. Though Elizabeth had always taken care of her health, age could turn the tide in an instant. One moment, she might be fine. Next, everything could go wrong. Samuel reached over and took her hand, smiling in reassurance. "Don't worry. We'll get the medicine. Didn't you say that Hans is a miracle doctor? Then, Elizabeth will be just fine. Once we have it, we'll fly straight back." Abigail forced a faint smile. "I hope so." Even Hans wasn't certain this time, and that alone unsettled her. She had never seen him fail to heal anyone before. She lowered her eyes, cursing herself for not visiting often. Why did she only ever show up when she needed their help? "Don't be sad," Samuel said, ruffling her hair. "Elizabeth's a