When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 700

Chapter 0709

When it was time for the acupuncture treatment, Alaric unrolled a cloth bundle that contained rows of neatly arranged silver needles in different sizen.

Miranda’s scalp tingled at the sight. “A–Are you going to start now?

“Yes”

“Where are you going to place those needles?” she asked.

He pointed to her head. “Here.”

Miranda looked confused. “Why are you placing the needles on my head when it’s my ankle that’s hurt?” She wasn’t doubting him–just curious.

Alaric explained, “Your ankle hurts when pressed because the injury hasn’t fully healed. There’s still swelling and poor blood circulation, causing the discomfort.

“The major pressure points on your head are connected to your nervous system. Stimulating them can help improve circulation and ease tension throughout your body. Think of it as addressing the root cause, not just the symptom.”

coordinated many functions, stimulating these specific points helped

let’s begin.” Alaric rolled up his

feeling anxious, instinctively reached out for something to hold onto. Paul quickly offered his hand, and she gripped it without

you know it.” Alaric’s voice was

closed her eyes. She braced herself for pain, but all she felt was a quick sting on her scalp–like an ant bite. The discomfort lasted only a

the first

but he stopped her. “Not yet.

now.”

as she tried to ignore the strange sensation. With her eyes shut, her other senses seemed to heighten. She was a little tense and tried to clench her fist, but instead, she gripped

her thoughts. “Relax. No need to be nervous. See? It’s not

and she slowly began

“You can’t move around too much yet, but it’s okay to open

as light filled her vision. In the mirror ahead of her, she saw silver needles sticking out of her

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told Miranda not to move, so she kept her back straight. But maintaining that position was starting to make her