From Ashes of Scandals to His Embrace novel Chapter 397

Adolphus came back carrying the medicine. He handed it to Seraphina, took over the wheelchair, and pushed Laurinda outside.

When they got to the parking lot, Adolphus gently lifted Laurinda into the car. He took the medicine bag from Seraphina, noticed her lingering gaze, and grinned. “If you really can't let us go, why don’t you just come with us?” he teased.

Seraphina shook her head right away, her cheeks a little pink. “I’ve got things to handle here, so I’ll stay. You two go ahead.”

Laurinda shot Seraphina a knowing look. She couldn’t help but tease, “Then let’s wait for Kendrick to bring you to Apex for a visit when he’s free.”

Seraphina blushed even more at that, a shy smile on her lips. Any reluctance she felt disappeared. “Alright, enough. You’ll miss your flight if you don’t hurry.”

“We’re going, we’re going,” Adolphus replied with a laugh.

As the car pulled away, Laurinda leaned against the window and waved to Seraphina. The car slipped away in the direction of the airport.

***

The plane landed in Apex, and as soon as they stepped out of the airport, Laurinda spotted Balaam, Fidelia, and the butler waiting for them.

From her wheelchair, Laurinda glanced up at Adolphus. Her brow creased. “Did you tell them I got hurt?”

Adolphus looked down and saw the little pout on her face. He chuckled softly. “It wasn’t me. Bonnie heard about your injury and made such a fuss about going to Cabinda that everyone found out when she started arguing with Harrell.”

Laurinda rubbed her forehead with her good hand. She didn’t even want to imagine what kind of scolding was coming. They were probably about to talk her ear off.

“My head already hurts…”

Adolphus smiled at her, warmth in his eyes. “They just care about you. Don’t worry, I’ll try to run interference for you.”

News of Laurinda’s return had barely spread before Baal hurried over. Adolphus sat in the living room, frowning slightly as Baal entered with the butler.

“Baal, it’s pretty late. What brings you here?” Adolphus asked.

Baal didn’t really know Adolphus and assumed he was just like York, so he didn’t bother being polite. “I’m here to see Laurinda. Please ask her to come out. Tell her it’s urgent.”

Adolphus’s voice was cool, and he cut off the butler before he could say anything. “Sorry, Baal, Laurinda is already resting. If it’s important, come back tomorrow.”

He had never liked Baal, and seeing him show up at this hour only made him more annoyed.

Baal’s face darkened at being turned away. He scowled and tried to look intimidating, clearly not used to being refused.