Spoiled by Mr Russell

Unused to the smell, Fred covered his nose and gagged.

Dominic glanced over his shoulder and then turned back to his brewing.

“Hi, sir. It’s been quite a challenge to meet with you,” Fred said as he went to take a seat across from the physician.

Before he could sit down, Dominic said, “No!” Startled, Fred froze.

He looked at Dominic, then to the chair.

“What’s the matter?” “That chair is about to fall apart.

Use that one instead.” Dominic pointed at a small stool with the bellows in his hand.

Fred was speechless when he saw the stool.

It was meant for children.

Thinking he would look funny hunched over, he remained on his feet.

“It’s okay, I’ll stand.

don’t like beating

and I’m here to seek your help to

a thing for many years.” “But this time is

ask me anything?” Fred asked, “Are you sure you don’t want to save a life?” As if

save your student?” Fred took a step toward Dominic

up at him and squeezed the bellows at the flames, sending a plume of smoke

backward as he started

talking about.” Shooting Fred a cold glance, Dominic continued

tears welled up in his eyes, Fred took out a handkerchief to cover his nose

you that I don’t like to beat around the bush,

your student, right? She’s currently

something about it?” he asked, staring at the old

just learned about Dominic and

skilled in herbal medicine, he never expected her to