From Ashes of Scandal to His Embrace (Laurinda) novel Chapter 34

“From now on, you should come to the clinic for lunch and dinner every day. I’ll make sure your meals are ready.”

Laurinda opened her mouth to say no, but before she could speak, York jumped in, looking genuinely relieved.

“Thank you, doctor. If you need any specific ingredients, let me know. I can have someone deliver fresh supplies to the clinic every day.”

York shot her a grateful look. With someone taking care of Laurinda—and a doctor, no less—he could finally relax.

The group seemed to have made the decision for her. Laurinda realized that refusing would get her nowhere, so she slumped back in her chair, lips pressed into a line. Every so often, she nudged Adolphus’s leg with her foot, her silent protest against him meddling in her business.

Adolphus didn’t seem annoyed at all. If anything, he looked amused, even a little affectionate, as if he enjoyed her acts of rebellion.

“There are a few things you’ll need to avoid with the medicine and meals. No spicy food, nothing raw or cold, and try to stick to warm water. Stay away from greasy stuff too. No seafood, no alcohol…”

“I’ll write up a prescription for you. I’ll brew the medicine here, and you can pick it up this afternoon. You can have your first dose tonight. If you feel unwell at all, let me know right away.”

Laurinda raked her fingers through her hair, trying not to roll her eyes at Adolphus’s endless instructions.

“Let’s start on Monday,” she cut in. “I’ve got dinner plans with my dorm friends tonight, and I’ll be busy tomorrow. It’s not a good time for medicine.”

Adolphus took the hint and stopped talking. He reached over and brushed a loose strand of hair from her forehead. “Alright. I’ll bring your medicine on Monday. Wait here a sec, I’m going to make you a herbal pillow. It’ll help you sleep better.”

He walked toward the back room, and Laurinda watched him go, puzzled about why he was being so thoughtful. It was honestly a little weird.

She didn’t believe she was so irresistible that someone would fall for her at first sight. And Adolphus didn’t seem like the type who cared about her family’s background. She just couldn’t make sense of it.

Eaton saw the struggle on her face and grinned. Adolphus had clearly fallen for someone who barely understood romance. This was going to be a long journey for him.

“Remember what I told you? Be kind to yourself. If you can’t figure something out, don’t overthink it. Just go with your gut. It’s the same with people. If you like someone, spend time with them. If you don’t, just say so.”

“It’s the same with Adolphus. If you haven’t turned him down, it means you don’t dislike him. Since you don’t dislike him, just let things happen naturally.”

Laurinda actually took a moment to think about what he said. Eaton was ready for her to argue, but instead, she nodded.