This gesture amounted to a staggering seven or eight thousand dollars.
Geraldine's gaze towards us had shifted from the icy demeanour she displayed upon entering.
After all, this sum nearly equated to her earnings over two to three months.
"What seems to be troubling you?"
Geraldine inquired of Lord Alaric.
He pointed to his chest and replied, "I experience shortness of breath, a racing heart, and a sensation as if my heart might leap from my chest at any moment..."
Lord Alaric rambled this off with a casual air.
"Could it be that you've been under significant stress lately?"
Geraldine queried kindly.
Taking a seat across from her, Lord Alaric sighed deeply, "Doctor, you are correct—the pressure has indeed been mounting. You might find it hard to believe, but I traverse from the old district to the new development area and then to the central street area. It's not just a daily occurrence; it's practically a relentless routine. Ah, life can be so exhausting..."