Revenge is My Love Language novel Chapter 273

“What’s wrong?”

Even though his subordinate on the other end of the line sounded frantic, Harrison set his phone aside and turned to look at her.

Anastasia’s mind raced.

She knew just how crucial those medical records were to him—his health had always been a tightly guarded secret within the Lancaster family. Rumors had long swirled outside that he was gravely ill and on death’s door, but the Lancaster family had never acknowledged any of it, so the gossip remained just that—rumors.

But if those records ever saw the light of day, if people learned that Harrison Lancaster—the pillar of the Lancaster family—was actually dying, the impact on the family would be catastrophic.

So of course he’d go. There was no way he wouldn’t.

But she also knew that “negotiation” was never the real goal; a trap had already been set. If he went, she was certain—just like last time—disaster would strike.

She couldn’t let that happen.

“My head—my head hurts!” she suddenly cried out, stumbling into his arms, her voice trembling with distress.

Worry beaded sweat across her forehead, making the act all the more convincing.

Harrison’s attention snapped to her instantly. “Logan!”

Logan appeared at the doorway. “Yes, Mr. Lancaster?”

“Get the car. We’re going to the hospital!”

Even as he spoke, he was already scooping her up in his arms and striding out the door.

Anastasia was settled into the back seat. Her nerves eased a little, though her heart still pounded. Harrison gently wiped the sweat from her brow, then pressed a soft kiss to her forehead and murmured, “Be good. Logan will take you to see the doctor.”

And just like that, he started to leave.

Her eyes flew wide. She reacted before she could think, grabbing hold of him. “Don’t go, darling—please, stay with me—”

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