174: Deliver a stomach-nourishing lunch to Owen Moreland_5

Dorothy Brown replied truthfully, "It seems to be a stomach problem, the specific details I'm not very clear on, but the doctor instructed that he needs to eat on time from now on, favoring light foods that are easy on the stomach, try not to go hungry, get plenty of rest, drink less alcohol…"

Dorothy Brown recited the doctor's words to Amelia Clarke as if she were reading from a textbook.

Amelia Clarke thought about how he had taken her out for a late-night snack the previous evening. It must have been because he himself needed something to eat, and at that time, he had ordered only light foods…

She should have noticed, but she didn't.

Eating breakfast without tasting it, she wanted to call Owen Moreland but feared disturbing him at work. After some thought, she sent a message instead.

— Are you busy?

About five minutes later, Owen Moreland's call came through.

"What's the matter?"

His voice carried a tone of seriousness typical of official business.