Chapter 53
Chapter 53 Heart To Heart
Isabella Thompson blinked and looked at him, astounded.
Draxton Lockwood looked at her earnestly. His voice was low, and he spoke slowly. "I have indeed been looking for you for the past five years. Perhaps because of this, it is difficult for you to trust me."
The corners of Isabella's mouth twitched. He said he had been looking for her for the last five years... He wasn't hunting her down?
She couldn't help but say, "It's not that I don't trust you. I believe that you won't hurt me and Ricky now."
Her dazzling eyes were fixed on him, staring right into his midnight blue eyes.
Draxton's grim expression finally relaxed a little, and a smile appeared on his lips.
Isabella then said, "But... Do you trust me?"
Draxton was stunned.
Did he trust her?
It could be said that he did not trust her completely. He trusted her partially because he was confident in himself. That could not be considered trust.
Isabella could see through him at a glance, but she did not care because she would not show all her trump cards either.
Today, she revealed her medical heritage to prove to the Lockwood family that she was not worthless. Draxton's face, which was extremely similar to Ricky's, tensed up again.
He did not answer the question. Instead, he said, "I like you. I want to spend the rest of my life with you. You're my wife. I'll trust you as time progresses because you'll be the closest person to me for the rest of my life. You're also the person who's going to grow old with me."
He said he would trust her completely as time progresses...
Isabella held her forehead and chuckled. She couldn't help it at the sight of the man in front of her. He was sitting upright with a grave expression.
The man looked very serious.
She didn't want his trust because she couldn't trust him completely in the first place.
They were incomparably compatible physically and mentally. As long as they did not hurt each other, that was enough.
But she wasn't expecting him to treat things so seriously.
Isabella felt that he was kind of adorable.
He was completely different from the rumored image of the Lockwood family chieftain.
"If I hadn't brought you here today, I wouldn't have known that you are actually the true successor of the Sanctum of Holy Doctors."
Draxton was slightly disappointed.
Most importantly, Second Aunt must have seen through his predicament. He had lost all his dignity. Isabella shook her head. "No, I'm not the successor of the Sanctum of Holy Doctors." Isabella saw the surprised look on his face and continued, "I'm the leader from the Sanctum of Holy Doctors."
Draxton stared at the woman in front of him in utter shock.
She was the leader of the Sanctum of Holy Doctors, that legendary sect full of Miraculous Doctors?
She had the true inheritance of the Sanctum of Holy Doctors.
Isabella smiled. "I've told you everything!"
Draxton did not know how to reply to that. He felt conflicted.
Because he knew that wasn't all she had.
But he didn't care.
Ever since he was young, he knew that if he wanted something, he had to pay the corresponding price or even double the price.
Therefore, he got up and took out a ring made of jade from the drawer near the bed.
The ring was made of an unknown silver-like metal. It was inlaid with a jade surface. Around the surface of the ring were seven exquisite silver decorations.
These seven decorations were like seven stars that surrounded the surface of the jade ring and wrapped it tightly around the silver ring
In addition, the seven stars were carved on the surface of the jade ring. They were connected and formed a shape like a silver spoon. This was the pattern of the Big Dipper.
Draxton put the ring on Isabella's right index finger. Then with some maneuvering, the ring instantly became much smaller. It could now fit Isabella's finger snugly.
Isabella looked at him in surprise. Draxton explained, "This is a summoning order for one squad of guards from the Lockwood family. Its name is Big Dipper.
"It's loaded with state-of-the-art signal chips and advanced communication technology. See the seven stars here?
"Their functions include location tracking, signal transmission, and information transfer.
"If you need anything, just press the surface of the jade ring. The team of guards will be able to receive your message and find you through the location. You can also find them and approach them under the instructions of the signal."
There was no need for Draxton to say it explicitly. Isabella also understood that the team of guards she could summon using this ring was quite impressive.
Draxton had handed over an important unit of the Lockwood family to her.
Draxton's eyes were serious and focused as he looked at her. "This ring not only controls a team of guards, but it's also an emblem. With it, at least half of the Lockwood family's forces will be under your control.
"I'll hand you half of the Lockwood family's strength."
It seemed he had resolved himself.
Isabella felt extremely conflicted looking at his determined countenance.
He was trying to trust her and was willing to give her half of the Lockwood family's power.
Isabella didn't know what to say.
"Don't you regret it? This is half of the Lockwood family's strength." Isabella couldn't help but ask.
"The Big Dipper is important, but family is more important," Draxton said gently.
Isabella couldn't help but be moved.
Isabella caressed the ring called the Big Dipper and smiled. She gladly accepted it and asked, "Is there still the Little Dipper?"
Draxton paused slightly.
Many would only hear of the Big Dipper, but few knew that the Lockwood family owned the Little Dipper.
Isabella was making wild guesses based on Big Dipper's name, but it seemed like there really was one judging from the man's reaction.
"The Big Dipper is known by many, but the Little Dipper is hidden from sight. The existence of the Little Dipper is extremely cruel. Regardless of gender, those of the Lockwood family can choose to join the Little Dipper once they turn 14."
"Only by joining the Little Dipper can you qualify to compete for the position of chieftain."
In fact, there was no competition at all.
"Extremely cruel?" Isabella frowned. She could not help but think of Ricky.
She was quite worried.
Draxton said, "Don't think too much. Ricky has to make his own choice. He will have grown up by then."
Isabella hadn't thought about that. Just as she was about to say something, she heard Sir Graham
Lockwood's energetic voice. "What are you all doing? Why is the house so smelly? It stinks. What about my precious great-grandson?"
Isabella and Draxton exchanged glances. The two of them opened the door and walked out. There was indeed an unpleasant smell in the air.
Draxton was about to close the door when Sir Graham Lockwood turned to look at them. "Draxton, Bella, do you know what happened?"
"I know, grandpa. It's nothing bad. Can you bear with it for a moment?" Draxton asked.
Sir Graham Lockwood was furious. "That isn't the point! My little baby Ricky just fell asleep. He was affected by the smell the moment the opened the windows!"
The old man was strangely mad.
Draxton was at a loss as to how he should appease his anger.
At this moment, Ava and Kevin came up. Kevin jumped to the old man's side nimbly and said, "Grandpa, listen to me. The pills that my sister-in-law gave us are like the miraculous medicine that detoxifies the body in novels!
"The house stinks because everyone is using that medicine to expel the impurities in their bodies. Grandpa, look at me..."NôvelDrama.Org © content.
As he spoke, he pointed at his nose. “Grandpa, does my skin look better than a maiden's? Does it look fairer and more supple?
"Also, look at my mother. Does she look younger than when she first married my father?"
Ava immediately stood next to Kevin and said, "Yes, dad, look at me. Do I look 10 years younger?"
The old man was.surprised. He took a glimpse at them and found that they had indeed experienced much change. Kevin said, "Grandpa, my injured leg feels much better now. My Sister-in-law said that my leg will be fine in the future."
Sir Graham Lockwood could not help but gasp. He could not believe what he was hearing. He looked at Isabella and Draxton and asked, "Bella, is this the work of the bottle of medicine you gave us earlier?" He and Madame Emma Lockwood treated it as some uncertified health supplement. They were focused on Ricky, so they did not pay attention to the bottle of medicine.
Isabella said, "Grandpa, take the medicine only when you are on an empty stomach. You can only take one pill a day. When the medicine takes effect, your body won't feel comfortable, but try to hold on. When the medicine wears off, you will see the difference. After that, take one pill a day. When you finish one bottle, your body will definitely be healthier. The same applies to grandma."
The old man was a little tempted, but after hesitating, he said, "Still, can't they wait until they return to their respective houses, then take the medicine? Now the whole house stinks! How is my baby Ricky going to sleep? Why didn't the two of you stop them?"
He was back to that topic again. The stench lingering in the house was quite bad.
Ava quickly said, "Dad, I'll get the robot to open the window and ventilate the house. Don't worry, it won't affect Risky's sleep."
When the window was opened, the old man felt fresh air coming in through the window. He snorted and turned around. He closed the door and shut the youngsters outside, showing his dislike for them.
Ava muttered, "How can he remain so calm?"
The moment he closed the door, the old man almost jumped up. He ran into the bedroom in a hurry and said to Madame Emma Lockwood, "Wifey, did you hear that just now? That pill is not some uncertified health supplement. It's divine medicine. It's the kind that can restructure the body. I think my second daughter-in-law has become much younger. Do you think if I take that pill, I can become younger and charm..."
Madame Emma Lockwood smiled and narrowed her eyes. She picked up a pair of scissors from the dressing table and snipped the air. It was a warning.
The old man swallowed his saliva and cursed himself for spouting nonsense. Driven by his strong desire to live, he changed his words. "My little Ricky. I'm talking about Little Ricky. Why are you pointing the scissors at me, Wifey? What's wrong with attracting my Little Ricky?"
Madame Emma Lockwood's smile widened. She put away the scissors with a smile. "I don't know if you can
charm a group of young children, but I can definitely charm a group of young men."
With that, Madame Emma Lockwood snatched his bottle of medicine.
Sir Graham Lockwood was speechless.
Isabella and Draxton were resting in the house. The door was closed so the air outside could not enter.
When the servants were about to start preparing dinner, the atmosphere outside the room became rowdy once again.
The girls, Olivia, Yale, and Mia were most thrilled.
They touched the fair and tender skin on their faces and traced their slender waists. They didn't even need to use any skincare products! They were so thrilled that they stood in front of the mirror, obsessed. Was there anything better than becoming younger, healthier, and prettier?
The men were also hopeful. They were more excited about the part where the medicine could strengthen their bodies.
"Honey, I think we can have two more children!" Macpherson exclaimed.
He walked down the steps with a swaggering gait.
Mia was busy admiring her slender waist. When she heard this, she grabbed a pillow beside her and threw it at him. "Macpherson Lockwood, scram! Go to your vegetable garden and play with mud. What do you mean by having two more children? Dream on!"
Macpherson caught the pillow. He looked a little disappointed, but then he chuckled evilly. When night came, his wife would still have to listen to him...
Holding the pillow, he wanted to continue discussing the matter of planting medicinal herbs with Isabella. After witnessing the miracle of this pill today, he fully realized how amazing Isabella was. If he could plant medicinal herbs of better quality, wouldn't the quality of the pill be more effective?
He turned around and saw Philip and Wilson looking at him meaningfully. Their gazes were indescribably strange and gave him goosebumps.
"Why are the two of you looking at me like that?"
Macpherson didn't think that they had anything good to say.
Wilson pursed his lips and smiled. He just looked at Macpherson silently.
Wilson looked at him triumphantly and said, "Although we did experience a power spike after taking the pills, we could have as many children as we wanted even before we took them. Did you have trouble achieving that?"
Fuck, he didn't need this kind of brother!
Wilson actually hinted in front of the whole family that he was impotent. No, it wasn't a hint. It was mockery!
"Elder Brother, don't spout nonsense. My wife knows best!"
Macpherson was provoked.
Meanwhile, the youngsters were watching from the sidelines and holding back their laughter. Macpherson glared at his two brothers and said, "Just you wait. I'll be planting medicinal herbs. Next time, you'll have to beg me for the pills made by Bella."
He snorted coldly and walked upstairs with his head held high.
Isabella and Draxton came out of their room. At the same time, Ricky walked out of his great-grandparents' room wearing a puffy dress. He immediately ran over to Isabella. "Mommy!" he said in his cute voice. He was a little depressed as he tugged at the hem of his dress.
Isabella chuckled and comforted him. "Ricky is wearing a little dress. Mom thought Ricky's a little girl! Ricky looks like whatever he wears! How outstanding!"
Isabella planted a kiss on his tender little face.
Ricky pursed his lips. He was feeling quite shy.
"Let's go. Mommy will help you change." Isabella led Ricky into the room.