Never Mistake a Queen for a Lapdog novel Chapter 423

His father was efficient. He called back shortly after with an answer. Someone had already intervened on the project’s behalf, though he didn’t say who. With the problem solved, Padgett had rushed over to the hospital to tell Noreen the news so she could recover without worry.

It was, indeed, wonderful news. Noreen thanked him sincerely.

Padgett’s attention, however, shifted to Dylan, his eyes sizing him up with a distinctly male appraisal. Dylan felt the scrutiny and met his gaze. For a moment, their eyes locked, sparking a silent battle that filled the room. In Noreen’s presence, however, they both maintained their gentlemanly demeanor.

With one weight lifted from her shoulders, Noreen found another one settling in. Healy and Dylan were already a handful. Now, with Padgett in the mix… she was completely overwhelmed.

As she was fretting, her doctor knocked and entered the room. He scanned the crowded space and said sternly, “The patient needs to rest. It’s not good for her to have so many people here. Visiting hours are over.”

That settled it. The three men had no choice but to say their goodbyes and leave.

Finally, Noreen had some peace and quiet.

Later that afternoon, Evelyn arrived with a container of nutritious, lovingly prepared food.

“How did you know I was in the hospital?” Noreen asked.

Evelyn was honest. “Seth told me.”

Noreen didn’t bother trying to guess Seth’s motives and left it at that. After they chatted for a while, she urged Evelyn to go home; she still had to make dinner for Wade. As Evelyn left, she promised to come back the next day and asked if there was anything specific Noreen wanted to eat. Knowing Evelyn’s persistent nature, Noreen requested two simple dishes, and Evelyn departed happily.

On his way back from picking up takeout, Jude passed Evelyn hurrying out of the hospital, an empty food container in her hand. A thought crossed his mind: if Seth had already arranged for Evelyn to bring Bianca food, why didn’t he say anything? He’d gone out for nothing.

But since he’d already bought the food, he took it to Bianca’s room, only to find she hadn’t eaten. He grew even more confused. Who was Evelyn bringing food to?

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