Chapter 364 The Jig Is Up

Old Master Garrett was unusually persistent. However, he had made it quite clear. At the end of the day, Gideon may suspect him but he knew that the possibility was pretty slim. Someone of the old master’s status would not go after Nell over a petty manner. The pathetic measure was unlike the doing of the wise old bird. Hence, Gideon finally gave way after several seconds of stalemate. Old Master Garrett quickly entered the room. Nell was in deep sleep due to the anesthetic for stitching work and high fever. He gazed from afar at the pale little face half-sunk into the pillow. He was heartbroken to see her in such a fragile state. His eyes reddened. “Are her wounds okay? Will she get better?” With a furrow between his brow deepening, Gideon was unable to ascertain Old Master Garrett’s motive behind his reaction. Still, he answered, “She’s okay for now.” Old Master Garrett let out a sigh of relief. Behind him, Aunt Xenia whispered a reminder, “Old Master, Miss Je