From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 200

Given the glimpse of hope that his illness might be cured, Kendrick seemed more spirited than he had the day before.

He was bossing the servants around again–asking for snacks, demanding his tea.

Corrin brought in a wooden box and said to the young healer, “Anthea, this is the acupuncture kit you asked for yesterday, Please, check if everything meets your requirements.”

Anthea set down her cup and opened the box to take a look. “The tools are all here; this will do just fine.”

“Dad, is this the healer you said could heal you?” Damian’s voice suddenly filled the room.

Damian had expected a figure of great renown, a veritable miracle worker.

Instead, he saw a mere teenager…

What kind of joke was this? A kid–what could they possibly know about medicine?

Rebecca was the successor to a great healer at least.

His father must be losing his senses! Dismissing a real healer for the trust in a child.

“Show some respect!” Kendrick’s voice was stern. “Apologize to the healer right now.”

was the one

to apologize to a child–it

sure this kid can cure you? If something goes wrong, who will be held accountable?” Compared to a seasoned healer, Damian naturally wanted to believe in experience

child–what was

rascal. I chose to believe in you, and I will trust you completely! I’ve prepared a waiver already; every procedure has its risks, and should any issues arise during the acupuncture,

doctor need most? Trust.

to feel pressured. Besides, with his advancing age, he had

being foolish, Dad!”

Kendrick commanded, “Get out!”

hope you won’t regret this.” Kendrick ignored Damian and turned back to Anthea. “When can

demeanor

follow me,”

had been ill for over a year; the family had prepared a sterile

followed Kendrick’s lead.

her to the conservatory to admire the flowers and watch

movie,

bed as Anthea took a silver needle from the medical kit. “Kendrick, I’m about to start the acupuncture. It won’t hurt much,

“Alright,” Kendrick nodded.

needle pierced the temple.