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 who was

be asked to apologize to a child–it was

held accountable?” Compared to a

was she?

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

does a doctor need most? Trust.

feel pressured. Besides, with his advancing age, he

foolish, Dad!” Damian was

Kendrick commanded,

angry, Damian didn’t dare to protest further. He sighed, “Dad, I just hope you

her demeanor unfazed even by

follow me,” said Kendrick.

over a year; the family had prepared a sterile

Kendrick’s

Sarah might worry while waiting outside, took her to the conservatory to admire the flowers and watch a once again reminding Sarah of the lavish lifestyle of the wealthy.

movie,

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

“Alright,” Kendrick nodded.

first needle pierced the temple.