There was a pressing urgency in Declan’s voice, mixed with a touch of annoyance.
Oblivious to his annoyance, Eliana playfully latched onto his arm, chiming, “I stopped by your office, and they mentioned you were here with Allison. I figured, being her soon-to-be granddaughter-in-law, I ought to pay a visit too. I’ve also heard about Allison’s troubling cough. So, I took the initiative to obtain some potent medicine for her.”
A touch of concern played on Declan’s features; he was keen to avoid a meeting between Hannah and Eliana.
“Hand them over. I’ll ensure Grandma gets them.”
Catching Declan’s distant expression, Eliana felt a pang of unease, questioning, “Is something amiss, Declan? I’m here, and wouldn’t it be a tad rude not to meet Allison? And, think about our impending nuptials. We’ll surely want Allison’s blessings. It’s only right for me to bond with her now.”
Gripping Declan’s arm, Eliana confidently reassured, “Trust me, I’ll surely win Allison’s heart.”
With that, clutching Declan’s arm, she breezily strolled into the hall, announcing cheerfully, “Allison, it’s me, Eliana!”
Why on earth was Hannah present?!
Eliana’s gaze landed on Hannah, engrossed in her painting, sending a cold shiver down her spine. Her faltering smile betrayed her surprise.
“Oh, so Miss Moore graces us with her presence today.”
Completing her enhancements, Hannah set her brush aside, met Eliana’s gaze, and then displayed the painting to Allison.
“How do you feel about my enhancements, Allison?”
“Splendid work! The modifications are top-notch! I must say, there’s a hint of the legendary Master Moke in your strokes.”
Allison beamed with pride, proclaiming, “The painting is truly in the right hands with you; it eases my heart immensely!”
Sensing she was sidelined, Eliana’s smile strained. Determined, she approached, extracting the sought-after medicine from her purse.
“Dear Allison, I’ve heard about your persistent cough. I procured this renowned overseas medicine for you. It’s said to work wonders!”
Feeling the weight of both Hannah’s and Allison’s gazes, Declan discreetly slipped his arm away from Eliana’s hold.
Hannah briefly examined the medicine, shaking her head in disapproval.
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“This isn’t the precise medicine for Allison’s ailment. It’s not going to help; you’ve procured the incorrect version.”
Feeling undermined by Hannah’s words, tears pooled in Eliana’s eyes, leading her to break down.
“Miss Moore, this medication was recommended by a distinguished overseas doctor. It wouldn’t be fair to dismiss its potential purely out of spite for me, would it?”
Once more, that woeful demeanor, so aptly crafted to pull at one’s heartstrings.
Hannah, reluctant to indulge Eliana further, retorted, “While this medicine might address general coughs, Allison’s is rooted in a Lung issue. What you’ve brought merely masks the symptoms; it doesn’t offer a genuine solution.”
“I had no idea. I only aimed to ease Allison’s pain.”