The Girlboss Begs for Remarriage by Chu

Both Frank and Vicky could tell that Paul was hesitating but not unwilling to sell the drakeroot—it was Sylvia's prompt refusal that surprised them.

"Mrs. Fielden, we didn't come demanding it for free," Vicky quickly said. "Just mention a price, and we will pay."

"No," Sylvia refused again. "Doesn't matter how much you're paying—we're not selling."

She then turned to her husband. "Paul, my cousin needs that drakeroot. Didn't you agree to give it to him?"

Paul nodded. "I did, but Ms. Turnbull needs it too... How about splitting it in half?"

He loved his wife to bits, and would basically agree to anything she asked for.

But with Vicky making a bid for the drakeroot as well, he was in a dilemma since he did not want to offend either party.

Sylvia shook her head repeatedly. "That won't do—the drakeroot is a hundred years old, and it's not perfectly preserved in the first place. Stanley needs the entire herb."

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her eyes at him. "Really? You think you can treat

in. "You shouldn't underestimate Mr. Lawrence—he is an accomplished healer

the most famous healer of Riverton,

turned to Sylvia. "Dear, you were making frequent trips to the hospital before, weren't you? Why don't you let Mr.

immediately. "Are you kidding me? A young boy like him wouldn't know a thing about

sexually-transmitted disease and she had not been with Paul

be exposed if

fine if you doubt me, Mrs. Fielden." Frank smiled in turn. "But as medicine goes, observation

you sure?" Paul

turn, unsure if Frank was just boasting or could really

just then. "Go on, Frank—show your