Even now, a trace of fear lingered in Rowan’s voice. “It was really scary. Auntie is only stable when Uncle Cromwell and Abby are around. The doctors say her condition is due to excessive grief—it messed with her mind.”
“Master, what do you think?” Rowan cautiously asked, “Do you think Auntie was affected by something supernatural?”
Amelia put away her purple jade pendant and replied, “No. Mrs. Cromwell’s features are soft, and she is blessed with good fortune. Evil entities wouldn’t dare approach her.”
Hearing this, Barney was openly envious. “Then why is she sick?”
“The doctors already said—excessive grief,” Amelia answered perfunctorily.
Scarface could tell she wasn’t speaking sincerely.
Rowan, however, didn’t understand. “If it’s just an illness, why are you in such a hurry to se
