After knowing Who She Is They Kneeled novel Chapter 41

Chapter 41 The Treatment Begins

“Keep your mouth shut,” Adrian hissed, his voice low. Even with a slight scowl, he was still devastatingly handsome.

Isabella wheeled herself closer, addressing Adrian and the others warmly. “This is the first time Annie’s brought friends to the clinic. You all make yourselves at home. There’s lemonade in the courtyard-good for an upset stom- ach, so help yourself. I’m off to buy some shrimp for lunch. We’ll have a feast!”

Isabella was sharp. She could tell this young man was no ordinary guest and perhaps not truly Annelise’s friend. Still, seeing her granddaughter bring people home warmed her heart.

Annelise had never been fond of the clinic growing up. She used to complain that spending too much time here left her reeking of disinfectant, making her the target of classmates’ teasing.

She’d rarely stayed for meals, always sneaking in and out to avoid drawing attention, afraid Gloria would scold her if she found out.

Isabella understood that, despite being raised by her, Annelise was naturally closer to her mother.

And Gloria, she knew, would never speak kindly of her in front of Annelise.

It was a truth Isabella had long accepted.

As Annelise grew older, her visits dwindled. Sometimes, half a year would pass with only a single stop-by, always claiming she was too busy.

But three months ago, after a head injury, Annelise had changed. Not just her personality-she’d taken it upon to spruce up the clinic.

herself

Isabella was more than content with this shift. She’d never dared hope Annelise would

carry on her legacy.

She knew her granddaughter lacked the natural talent for medicine.

All she wanted was for Annelise to find true friends. The social circle she’d once been part of was shallow and oppor- tunistic. After Annelise was cast out, those so-called friends had vanished.

These young people, at least, still kept in touch with her, and that was enough for Isabella.

Faced with Isabella’s warmth, even Blaine couldn’t maintain his stern demeanor. He glanced at Adrian, unsure how to decline politely.

He knew Adrian’s stomach was delicate, and eating out could spell trouble. If something upset his system, Blaine, as his bodyguard, would bear the blame.

Annelise chimed in with a grin. “Grandma, they’re all staying for lunch. Pick up some extra ingredients, and grab a pumpkin too. I want to make soup.”

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Blaine opened his mouth to protest. “Dr. Caldwell, we…”

“Thank you for preparing lunch, Madam,” Adrian cut in, his faint smile directed at Isabella, his manners impeccable. “Let Blaine go with you. He can carry your bags.”

Isabella chuckled. “No need, you kids catch up. I’ll treat this as my daily exercise.”

Blaine hesitated, torn about whether to follow.

Annelise laughed. “My grandma meets up with the neighbors every day to hit the market. You don’t need to tag along.”

“Exactly,” Isabella said, slinging a bag over her arm. “Us old folks have our own friends too.” She muttered to herself as she headed out, “If only Lenny were here to boil some water. That boy’s been gone since yesterday, probably off picking mushrooms in the hills again…”

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