Love at First Novel

Chapter 3565

Kathryn asked, “Is this the medicine my mother gave me before, the one she made me drink?"

Pedro replied, “That's what Madam Farrell said. But I'm not sure if it's the same. The hospital didn't give us the results. I suspect Madam Farrell used her influence to keep the truth from us. I won't let you take this medicine. I'll send it to another hospital to find out what it really is."

Despite Pedro's warning, Kathryn opened the packet and sniffed it. "It smells like the drink I had last time."

Pedro cautioned, "Don't get too close. If you accidentally ingest it, you might be bedridden for days."

Kathryn carefully folded the packet and handed it back. "Take it to a hospital outside Jensburg. My mother's been plotting for years and has connections. If she finds out, we won't get the truth."

Pedro pocketed the packet. Kathryn then teased, “My mother asked you to drug me, but you didn't. Aren't you worried she'll come after you?"

Pedro lightly pinched her cheek. "I'm loyal to you, not your mother. She may lead the family, but I'm not her assistant. I can disobey her unless you tell me otherwise. She said the medicine wouldn't harm you, and I believe her, but medicine is still dangerous. Last time, you took a sip and ended up in the hospital for days. The effects are strong and could harm you. I could never do something that would hurt you."Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDrâ/ma.O(r)g!

Pedro spoke earnestly, knowing Kathryn was testing him. By giving her the medicine immediately, he showed his loyalty. He would always be devoted to her.

Pedro added, "If you took the

medicine, fell asleep, and something

happened to Madam Farrell, you'd never forgive me. No matter what you think of her, she's still your mother, and you have the right to know the truth. It's your decision, not mine."

Kathryn was pleased with Pedro's loyalty, love, and understanding. Her mother wanted to protect her from the conflict with her cousin, but Kathryn didn't want to follow her mother's plan. She wanted to face it together.

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She could accept whatever happened to her mother, but if she was kept in the dark and woke up to find her mother dead, she would resent Pedro and never forgive him. Even if they stayed together, there would always be a barrier between them.

"What else did my mother say besides asking you to give me the medicine?" Kathryn asked.

Pedro hesitated, staying silent.

"Why won't you tell me?" Kathryn pressed. Suddenly, Pedro blushed.