Chapter 169

Benedict just smiled.

The Shears were one of Springfield's top four families. They wielded considerable power. How could he possibly have anything that required Leon's assistance?

If he really ran into a problem that the Shears couldn't solve, Leon wouldn't be able to help.

"It's almost dinnertime, Leon. Why don't you stay for dinner?" Phoebe said, smiling.

"I don't want to impose..."

Leon excused himself and was about to leave when he caught sight of Phoebe's face. He could see a glimmer of dark energy on Phoebe's brow.

The dark energy was enigmatic. He would not have noticed it if he had not been so well-versed in medicine.

"Leon, what exactly is it?"

Benedict and his family were perplexed when they saw Leon come to a halt.

"Please forgive me for being blunt, Elder Shear. Madam Shear has a dark aura around her. This is a bad omen. She might not have much longer..." Leon stated after some thought.

"What?"

"My grandmother is in perfect health. How could she possibly be so y