From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 83

Dr. Lyons was flabbergasted.

In Cloudcrest, his medical prowess was unrivaled.

But who was this mystery healer who had turned Karen’s health around?

If he had known that someone else would cure Karen, he would never have let pride get the better of him, let alone demand an apology from Karen.

Had he accompanied the butler to the Christensen family, he would’ve been the one to claim

success.

However, there’s no pill for regret out there in the world.

Right now, Dr. Lyons was so frustrated and could’ve kicked himself.

Just then, the air was pierced by the shrill ring of the telephone.

Could it be a call from Larkin? A glimmer of hope sparked in Dr. Lyons‘ eyes.

Surely Karen’s condition had worsened again!

He was certain there was no one in Cloudcrest with medical skills to outshine his.

“Hello?” Dr. Lyons drawled, taking his sweet time to pick up the receiver.

was the Christensen family’s turn to ask for

instead, he was greeted by a

the perfect house with three bedrooms in a great school district, which costs five million. When can you transfer the

Lyons was taken aback, “Wendy? When did you change your number?”

it?”

got a new one!

silent, his expression turning

are you transferring the money?” Wendy urged.

that kind

a wealthy old lady on the hook? Don’t tell me you’re backing

Dr. Lyons darkened his face even more. “Don’t worry

in her voice. “Alright then, Hanny. Are you coming over tonight? Carl says he misses

Lyons intended to refuse, but at the mention of Carl, the stormy look on

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I’ll come over after work.”

sleek black Bentley pulled up discretely by the

leaning on a cane, stepped out and waved to the driver. “You can head back

now.”

turned the car around, driving off into the distance.

its lush leaves shielding her from the blazing sun. She pulled out a basic cell phone from her pocket

connected almost immediately, “Hello?”

was soft and soothing like