Chapter 420

“Big brother!” Linda exclaimed with feigned delight, her voice carrying a sweetness that barely concealed the bitterness beneath. She hadn’t seen Robert for quite some time—not since the incident that had left him unconscious, a memory she both regretted and resented. Guilt, coupled with Eleanor’s vigilance, had kept her at a distance. Robert’s cold gaze met Linda’s as she approached, his face devoid of emotion, his eyes a chilling calm. He exuded an air of aloof detachment, a wall Linda had been unable to breach. Still, she trotted over, her steps light but calculated. “Big brother, how have you been? Are you feeling better now?” She scanned his face for any signs of frailty. To her dismay, his complexion had improved significantly, a sharp contrast to her expectations. So the powder Samuel had given her wasn’t as potent as promised. Linda’s lips twitched with frustration. Eleanor had overreacted, accusing her of malicious intent and humiliating her in front of everyone. Her thoughts