Chapter 46

The next day.

Marvin arrived carrying a medical bag fatter than usual.

"I need to speak with you alone."

"Yes, Lady Adele."

"This may take a while, so don't let anyone in until I call for them."

"Understood."

Henry, just as he had the day before, led the attendants out of the drawing room.

Once they were gone, Marvin quickly locked the door and turned around.

Click!

Sweat beaded on his forehead, and he wiped it away with a tense expression as he spoke.

"The procedure should take about an hour."

"I see."

"Once the wound has healed somewhat, we'll need to assess it and likely do this one more time."

"One more time?"

"It's safer that way, and the prognosis is better."

He drew a bundle of surgical instruments wrapped in white cloth from his bag. The well-sterilized tools caught the midday sunlight and flashed with a cold, menacing…