Chapter 132

The door creaked open, and everyone instinctively turned toward the sound. A slender figure stepped in, trailing a sweet fragrance behind her. “Lydia Moore?” Charles Bennett was the first to recognize her. For a moment, everyone’s attention locked onto Lydia. Clearly enjoying the spotlight, she tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear, taking her time to scan the room. Her gaze landed on Alice standing by the hospital bed, and her smile faltered—just for a beat. But she quickly shifted her eyes away, softening her expression as she looked at Edward on the bed. Gently, she set the thermal container she was carrying onto the bedside table. “Mr. Hawthorne said you’re into Nine Fragrance’s oatmeal, so I picked some up for you.” She opened the container’s lid as she spoke, and the aroma immediately filled the room. But Edward’s face didn’t show a hint of appreciation. His eyes narrowed slightly. “What are you doing here?” Edward barely knew Lydia outside of a few business occasions. As