Chapter 557

Cynthia had finally made up her mind. She swallowed her pride and called a cab to Southridge Estates.

Southridge Estates.

After several sessions of physical therapy, Tavon's stiffness had eased up a lot. With Salma's help, he could even manage a few steps on his own.

This progress was a delightful surprise, a beacon of hope.

It was the weekend, and Pattie was also at Southridge Estates. James had prepared a therapeutic bath for Tavon, brewing the medicinal concoction before easing him into the large soaking tub, much like a sauna. Salma watched as steam rose from Tavon's head and asked, "Dr. James, why is there steam coming off him?"

Pattie was equally fascinated. "It's like light yellow smoke. It's almost like he's turning into an angel."

Ah, the whimsical world of children's TV shows.

James explained, "The steam is the heat penetrating the body, carrying the medicine with it, and expelling the toxins and dampness from within."

"Toxins? Dr. James, are you saying Tavon

cause of Tavon's stroke was circulatory blockages, brain damage, the central nervous system..." James's medical jargon went over Salma's head, but Pattie listened intently, full of

you say, Dr. James. How long before he

speech should improve," James replied, glancing at the darkening sky. "Looks like rain. I need to bring in the herbs." When it

James

out, Pattie followed. "Uncle James,

Pattie, but I've got it. You

Pattie was determined. "Uncle James, I want to learn medicine, to

had never taken

was dry and arduous, and James figured Pattie's interest was just a passing curiosity. He continued

Pattie insisted, gripping his arm. "I want

medicine, Herman might have my head.

finished his sentence, Herman's voice came from behind. "If Pattie wants to learn medicine and you think she's

James glanced at them and said,

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