From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 75

For over thirty years, Adah had been a part of the Christensen family, fostering a bond with Karen that was as deep as any that exists between a mother and daughter.

Hearing such words, Adah telt a pang of distress, her eyes uncontrollably brimming with tears. “Karen, you will get better, I know it. You have to!”

Gripping Adah’s hand tightly, Karen pleaded, “So, Adah, let me try it, okay? What if it works?”

Seeing Karen in such a state, Adah couldn’t bear to refuse her again and nodded. “Okay, you can try it for a few days, but let’s make it clear now. It anything seems off, we’ll stop the treatment immediately.”

Finally giving in, Karen’s face lit up with the joy of a three–year–old. “Don’t worry, Adah. Ann’s got an amazing touch! She’s going to cure me!”

“Who’s Ann?” Adah blinked in confusion.

Karen explained, “Ann’s my future granddaughter–in–law!”

“That young lady is Ann?” Adah asked for clarification.

nodded in confirmation.

blowing steam out of his ears. After all, he was a renowned physician in Cloudcrest! Could some nobody

Karen lost her wits?

family’s grand villa and retrieved the medical

this, the butler quickly summoned Adah. Since their arrival in Cloudcrest, Hancock

over promptly. “Dr. Lyons, what’s going

bag, Hancock scowled, his face a mask of displeasure. “You shouldn’t change doctors during your treatment. I see no reason

you must be joking. Everybody knows you’re the finest doctor in Cloudcrest. Karen’s health still

often soothed the wounded pride, and even Dr. Lyons wasn’t immune to it.

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trust you. Besides, the person who offered the remedy is a young woman Karen holds in high regard. It’s hard to turn down such a heartfelt gesture. Don’t worry. Even if we’re pausing the treatment, we’ll still honor your fees during this time. Think of it as a little vacation for yourself.”

as she continued, his expression soured. “Do you think I’m the kind of man

was Adah implying? Did she think