Chapter 38 He Always Spoke with Hidden Intent

• Finley clutched his phone and dialed a number with no contact name. As the call hung in anticipation, Samantha appeared in his view, drenched in rainwater and holding a bowl of steaming dumplings.
• She hurried toward Finley, who sat in a wheelchair and looked at him with concern. "Darling, why do you look so pale? Is your stomach bothering you?"
• She wiped the rain off her face and handed him the steaming dumplings. "Here are the dumplings I bought for you. I was worried they would cool down, so I've been holding them close to keep them warm. They're still piping hot. Hurry upstairs and eat them. Once you've eaten, your stomach won't bother you anymore."