Muttering to herself, she forced a bright expression and turned to her mother.
“How has your health been lately?”
“Did you really want to know?”
“Of course. I always think about you. You know that, don’t you?”
“And yet, ever since you left this house, you haven’t come to see me even once. As if you were waiting for the chance to run away from me. I thought you’d forgotten me.”
Her mother was as cold as a northern wind. Jacqueline’s eyes dimmed.
“Mother…”
Her aunt lightly took her hand and then let it go, as if telling her to understand.
Jacqueline nodded and forced another smile. She spoke gently.
“Are you taking your medicine regularly?”
“Medicine?”
Lady Somerset’s voice instantly sharpened. She glared at her daughter with irritated eyes.
“Medicine? Anyone hearing that would think I’m insane! I’m perfectly fine! I don’t need any medicine!”
Startled by her mother’s…
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