Shawn was merely trying his luck when he went to ask Peregrine for his help.
When Peregrine was severely injured some time ago, it was the Crawford family who had helped and bore the medical expenses for him and his disciples. The elderly man owed them a debt of gratitude.
When Alister Crawford fell seriously ill years later, the Crawfords invited Peregrine out of seclusion to treat him.
In other words, the Crawfords and Peregrine had called it quits.
Shawn had gone to look for Peregrine, not knowing if he would agree to come out of seclusion.
Fortunately, the elderly man still appreciated the kindness of the Crawford family.
When Shawn arrived at his residence and expressed his intentions, Peregrine only hesitated for a moment before agreeing to his request.
“Back then, the Crawford family saved so many of my disciples. Every life they had saved was a debt I owed. When you asked me to save another person's life, I've no reason to refuse your request! I'll do it!” That had been Peregrine's response.
He wasted no time and joined Shawn on their way to the airport, disregarding the need to pack his belongings.
Even Shawn found it hard to believe how smoothly everything went.
“How is Old Mr. Queen doing?” After asking about the Crawford family's current situation and learning that Alister was in the pink of health, Peregrine turned to Frieda, simply asking out of concern for an old friend.
Frieda replied respectfully, “My grandfather also fell ill recently, but he has just recovered. Do you have the time to visit him and provide treatment for him once more?”
She was trying to get in his good books.
However, Peregrine was not buying it. “It's good that he has recovered. Someone as kind as him will get through anything. I'm only good at pharmacology, so I won't be of great help to him. His children and grandchildren should take good care of him instead.”
Sensing Frieda's attempt to flatter him, Peregrine closed his eyes, leaned back in his chair, and drifted off to sleep after uttering those words.
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