CHAPTER 1152

Chapter 1152 Family

Yvette definitely hadn’t turned over a new leaf. There must be something more to it. Wynter had people investigate, but nothing was found.

Now, Wynter understood why Yvette kept coming around. Besides wanting to leverage her connection with Margaret, the items in the wooden box were also her goal.

“Grandma, the first layer of this box isn’t locked. Do you know what was inside?”

Margaret knew well. “When the old fortune teller gave this to me, he mentioned the medical and the Arcane Way books in the first layer could be read freely, especially by you. They are all unique copies.”

Suddenly, the dots in Wynter’s mind connected. No wonder Yvette’s skills seemed endless.

It was because of the books.

Wynter looked at Margaret. She didn’t like beating around the bush and decided to speak bluntly, “Grandma, I think I know who it is.

“Several people have visited your courtyard recently, but there’s one you’re very familiar

with. It’s Yvette Yates.

“She had been using these medical books to practice acupuncture and treat people recently. Her medical skills are fine. I’m just worried she might use the Arcane Way books to create a false reputation for herself.”

Margaret wavered slightly upon hearing this. In her twilight years, she longed to enjoy the happiness that family brought her and was therefore easily swayed by the younger generation.

Recently, Margaret had thought that Yvette was different from the rest of the Yates family.

However, she knew that this way of thinking could cause more trouble for Wynter. So, she didn’t agree to any of Yvette’s/requests and had subtly guarded against her.

Margaret hadn’t expected that despite her precautions, Yvette would still find the items in

her room.

What Margaret didn’t know was that Yvette had been reborn and knew exactly what

valuable items Margaret had kept hidden.

However, Yvettes had failed to open the inner layer of the wooden box despite having

studied it for a long time.

Nevertheless, the medical books were the most useful to her, especially since they were unique copies containing many lost acupuncture techniques. She had pieced together the knowledge bit by bit.

Yvettes didn’t intend to take the Arcane Way books initially. But later, she realized that many people she knew were fascinated by the Arcane Way.

After all, who wouldn’t want skills that could help them rise to the top? Knowing that she could predict major future events, she decided to take all of the books.

No one knew that when she treated Alijah with acupuncture, she had also used the Arcane Way skills taught in the book as suggested by the medium.

But of course, Yvette wasn’t foolish enough to reveal all the tricks up her sleeves. The medium only provided ideas, while she was the one who executed them.

Margaret now deeply regretted her actions. She pounded on herself. “Why was I so soft- hearted? I should never have let her into the courtyard.”

“Grandma.” Wynter stopped Margaret from hitting herself. “It’s not a big deal. It’s just some basic books. The important things inside are still there.”

Margaret took a deep breath and decided to bring up something she had long wanted to

say.

“Wynter, you don’t have to worry about me being alone in my old age. I have never felt lonely. I might be soft–hearted with them, but you shouldn’t be. Just be yourself.

“If you think someone deserves to be punished, do it. You must have known about Yvette’s visit.

“I understand that you want to leave a family member for me, but look at where we are now. What is family?”

Margaret laughed, as if she had come to terms with it.

“She came to me just to steal from me or use me to get to you. If that’s the case, I’d rather not have them around.”

“Grandma…” Wynter was about to continue, but when she saw Margaret’s unwavering gaze, she nodded. “Don’t worry. I won’t be kind to them anymore.”