“Ms. Moore, is what you say really true?” Grabbing Arielle‘s hand in disbelief, Josee asked in
desperation, “I don‘t have to die?”
“Of course. You don‘t have to die, and I‘m not going to allow it to happen.”
Holding her face, Josee broke into tears.
Meanwhile, Nigel, who was calmer, asked awkwardly, “In that case Ms. Moore, how much are your
fees?”
“Fees?” Arielle answered with a smile, “I already told you that I am repaying the favor Teddy did me.
Treating your wife is what I‘m obliged to do for Teddy. Therefore, it will be free of charge. However, if it
makes you feel better, you can get Teddy to pay me back once he grows up and earns a salary.”
The moment both of them heard Arielle‘s suggestion, they chose the latter at once.
Puffing up his chest, Teddy declared, “Sannie, when I grow up, I‘ll definitely pay you back!”
“At a boy, Teddy!” Arielle stroked Teddy‘s bare head and replied, “In that case, let‘s start the first
treatment now.”
“Sure, sure.” Josee and Nigel nodded repeatedly.
After instructing Vinson on how to prepare the herbs, Arielle helped Josee into her bedroom.
Taking out her needle pouch, she spread the silver-plated needles out one by one before treating
Josee with acupuncture.
Although Vinson was concerned with what Arielle was doing, he didn‘t say a word. Instead, he went
into the kitchen to prepare a saline solution for her.
Every time Arielle used her needles for treatment, it would put a strain on her body. Subsequently, she
would need a few days of rest to recover. Therefore, he needed to be prepared just in case she faints.
While Vinson was preparing the herbs and saline solution in the kitchen, Arielle was in the bedroom
treating Josee.
When Nigel saw how thick and long the needles were, it sent a shiver down his spine.
However, he took comfort in Arielle‘s calm and steady demeanor.
Ten minutes later, Arielle had inserted all the needles into their respective acupuncture points. Just
when she was feeling feeble, a bowl of saline solution appeared in front of her.
Trailing the hand that had brought it, Arielle‘s gaze met with Vinson‘s gentle looking obsidian eyes.
Breaking into a smile, she finished the saline solution in one gulp.
The drink was great for rehydration and replenishing her strength. After resting for a short while, she
felt reinvigorated.
While Josee had fallen asleep, Nigel gave Arielle an apologetic look and remarked, “Ms. Moore, I really
don‘t know how I should thank you.”
“Don‘t worry about it. I‘ll be done shortly.”
Nigel nodded in response. After pondering for a moment, he instructed Teddy, “Teddy, kill the old hen in
our home and make Ms. Moore some soup. It will act as a tonic.”
“You don‘t have to do that,” Arielle declined at once. Rube had told her that the Lowes only had one old
hen used for laying eggs. The eggs were considered a crucial part of their daily meal.
“Ms. Moore.” Nigel bowed at Arielle and insisted, “This is the only thing I can do in return for you. So
please, don‘t decline.”
Given how adamant Nigel was, Arielle had no choice but to accept.
After Teddy went off to prepare the chicken soup, Nigel couldn‘t help but ask, “Ms. Moore, how did my
wife get lung cancer out of nowhere? She has always been strong until the past year when she
suddenly became weak.”
“It‘s all because of Henrick.” Arielle expression darkened.
Shocked, Nigel questioned angrily, “Are you saying that Henrick poisoned my wife?”
“I don‘t mean that.” Arielle waved her hands at once.
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