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.

family’s turn to ask for his help.

he

great school district, which costs five

aback, “Wendy? When did you change your

it?”

one! Didn’t you save

silent, his

you! When are you

don’t have that kind of cash right now.”

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

his face even more. “Don’t worry

voice. “Alright then, Hanny. Are

the mention of Carl, the

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come

a sleek black Bentley pulled up discretely

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

now.”

car around,

stood beneath the thick branches of a tree, its lush leaves shielding her from the blazing sun. She pulled out a basic cell phone from her pocket and dialed a number.

call connected almost immediately,

was soft and soothing like a