Chapter 114: Chapter 114

Seeing the tags on the clothes delivered to her, after changing, she came out and said to Charles Sharp, "Today, you helped me a lot and even gave me such an expensive outfit. How should I thank you?"

"We’re friends, and it’s too formal to say such things between friends."

She nodded, "If you ever need my help, just let me know."

Working at the Presidential Mansion does pay a salary, but she didn’t get it, meaning she didn’t have a penny.

That’s why when Charles Sharp offered to have someone drive her back, she didn’t refuse.

She didn’t have money for a taxi and was too embarrassed to ask Charles Sharp to lend her fare.

The car stopped at a distance of two stops from Blossom Haven. She only started walking back to Blossom Haven along the sidewalk once Charles Sharp’s people drove away.

Looking at the bustling streets around her, Lucy Eaton felt an indescribable sense of relaxation.

And that’s how she walked all the way to the entrance of Blossom Haven.

The staff in the guardroom were so surprised to see her that they shouted in excitement.

"The Young Madam is back!"

This was almost yelled at the top of their lungs.

Lucy Eaton heard it very clearly even from outside the gate.

She smiled as the gate opened, and Oliver Green stood there, looking at her awkwardly, "Young Madam, where have you been? We and the Young Master were going crazy with worry."

"I was rescued, trapped at the Presidential Mansion, and couldn’t contact you. I only escaped today. Is the Young Master home?"

"The Young Master is at a state banquet and hasn’t returned yet. I heard from Nathaniel that he’s planning to visit Frederick Palmer, so he’ll probably be back later."

"I see. Don’t tell them that I’ve returned yet."

Oliver Green suppressed his inner joy and replied repeatedly, "The Young Madam wants to surprise the Young Master. I understand."

Lucy Eaton nodded and walked in.

"Young Madam, how are your injuries?"

"Should I call a doctor for you?"

Lucy Eaton smiled slightly, "Did you forget? I’m a doctor myself. Go prepare some external medicine for me. I’ll dress the wounds again."

She entered the house and felt warmth in her heart seeing the overjoyed faces of the servants, "Inform the kitchen that I’m hungry and have them prepare some food to be sent upstairs."

"Okay, Young Madam. Do you have a special craving?"

"Prepare anything, just make it light."

The servants rushed to the kitchen to give instructions.

Lucy Eaton went upstairs, looking at the familiar master bedroom, where it seemed the traces of Jacob Green’s presence still lingered.

She slowly sat at the bedside, placing her hand on the sheet, feeling exceptionally content.

Oliver Green brought up the medical kit and delivered it to the room.

He asked worriedly, "Young Madam, can you really apply the medicine by yourself?"

"I won’t overestimate myself, I can definitely handle it. You can go now; I need to take a shower."

During the shower, she paid extra attention to her wounds.

It was a laborious bathing session.

Took about forty minutes.

After bathing, she applied the medicine and then bandaged the wounds one by one.

As she was bandaging the wound on her right hand, footsteps could be heard outside the bedroom door.

Her gaze fell on the doorway as the door opened, and Jacob Green walked in.

Seeing Lucy Eaton inside, his steps suddenly halted, his originally calm eyes instantly brightened, and his eyes burst with unbelievable joy, his voice choked with emotion, "Lucy..."

Lucy Eaton stood up, tears glistening, "It’s me, darling, I’m back."

Jacob Green rushed forward and hugged her tightly, but remembering her injuries, he immediately let go, "I heard you were shot twice. Let me take a look."

Lucy Eaton lifted her skirt to show him, "Medicine’s been applied and bandaged."

Jacob Green gently cradled her hands, "How did your hand get injured?"

She told him truthfully, "My hand is almost healed, it doesn’t hurt that much anymore."

But he felt a wave of heartache, "Tell me everything about where you’ve been these days."

Lucy Eaton nodded and told him everything without missing a single detail, "Today, I was planning to find your car, but before I could, I saw Charles. Thanks to him, I was able to leave the Presidential Mansion."

"We should really thank him and Emma Bennett properly, but as for Emma Bennett making you kneel, that’s a different matter," he retorted in dissatisfaction, "And that Nick and his girlfriend, daring to treat you like that, one day I’ll make them realize the cost of their actions!"

Lucy Eaton gently hugged him, resting her face against him, "Handling Nick and his girlfriend isn’t a problem, but Nick is the Second Highness’s close associate. For now, let’s keep this account open; the future is long with ample opportunities. Have the people who kidnapped me been caught?"

"They mainly wanted to capture Flora Palmer and mistook you for her. We don’t know who their mastermind is, but I did eliminate their hideout at Aiden Longfield’s place."

"That’s where you were taken."

Lucy Eaton looked up at his face, "You’ve lost a lot of weight."

"For your sake, I’ve grown weary and haggard."

She let out a small laugh, "Really?"

"Lucy, do you know how unbearable the days without you have been for me?"

"I know, I wanted to message you to tell you I was safe, but at the Presidential Mansion, I was truly trapped and had no freedom."

"Knock knock knock." Came Nathaniel Green’s voice from outside, "Young Madam, the meals are ready."

Nathaniel Green and several maids brought in the food. Seeing this scene, Lucy Eaton couldn’t help but smile wryly, "How did you prepare so much? How can I possibly finish it all?"

"Hazel Soft said the Young Madam had lost a lot of weight and has suffered greatly during these days, so you need to replenish your health. The Young Master hasn’t been eating properly either, now that the Young Madam is back, he’ll definitely start eating right."

"Indeed, let’s eat together." Jacob Green sat down to eat with her.

"How’s Frederick Palmer doing?"

"He’s been awake for a while, recovering in the hospital. He was very grateful upon hearing you saved him, and felt guilty upon learning you were taken. He said he doesn’t know who the culprit is, but he feels the other party doesn’t hold a personal grudge against him, but against the entire Palmer Family."

"Regardless of who the culprit is, if they don’t provoke us again, we shouldn’t bother with them. My kidnapping was just an accident, and since the hideout at Aiden Longfield’s place is gone, let’s not get involved further." Lucy Eaton stated firmly, "This is a Palmer Family issue."

"The lady speaks wisely."

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"I’ll show you the list in a bit, you’ll know at a glance."

"Okay, by the way, you haven’t told my parents about what happened to me, right?"

"No, I haven’t. I didn’t want them to worry. During this time, Mom called, and I deflected her questions. However, James is a difficult one, so I had no choice but to tell him the truth, but only he’s privy to it."

Lucy Eaton nodded, "You did well. I’m their only daughter; if my fate was uncertain, imagine their despair. I’ll call them later."

After the meal, Jacob Green showed her the list. She memorized those names, then took the initiative to call her parents and check in. Liora Hughes said she wanted to visit her, but she gently declined, saying she was busy with work and couldn’t accommodate her, promising to visit them soon herself.