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.”

thought his father was the

to a child–it

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

that 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, it won’t be on you.”

doctor

want Anthea to feel pressured. Besides, with his advancing

Dad!” Damian was livid.

door, Kendrick commanded,

He sighed, “Dad, I just hope you won’t regret this.” Kendrick ignored Damian and turned back to Anthea.

demeanor

me,” said

a year; the family had prepared a sterile

Kendrick’s lead.

while waiting outside, took her to the conservatory to admire the flowers and watch a once again reminding

movie,

bed as Anthea took a silver needle from the medical kit. “Kendrick, I’m about to start the acupuncture.

“Alright,” Kendrick nodded.

needle pierced the temple.