Chapter 30
As a woman, Janelle could perceptively sense Keira’s feelings for Benedict. In order to ask for advice on her acupuncture techniques, she retrained from provoking her further.
As such, she truthfully answered, “Oh, just a couple of days. You don’t have to worry.”
Keira’s expression darkened almost immediately. Just a couple of days, and Benedict was already holding her hand, refusing to let go
After years of following him, Keira had shown all the signs she could give to him, yet she still failed to get close to him.
What did Janelle do to deserve the privilege?
Janelle had no idea that her words had been twisted in every possible way by Keira before her.
Noticing that Keira was silent, she couldn’t help but ask, “Ms. Baker, I saw what you did for Mr. Fletcher earlier, and his condition seemed to calm down almust instantly. That was really impressive of you
“But I couldn’t help but notice that your acupuncture techniques seem different from others. Is that right?
Keira looked at her. “You know medicine?”
Janelle waved. “Nah, just the basics, nothing advanced. It’s barely enough to handle some minor ailments. I just tinker with it in my spare time.”
A flicker of disdain passed through Keira’s eyes as she curled her lips into a proud smile. “My acupuncture technique isn’t something an ordinary doctor would know,”
She continued, “I was once an apprentice to an elder from a prestigious family in Hestovia. He taught me this unique method himself. However, he distikes attention, se I’m afraid I can’t share it with you, Ms. Moore.”
Janelle nodded in response, though a thoughtful look lingered in her eyes.
“Fine
An elder from a prestigious family in Hestovia. A name popped into her mind.
After a brief moment of hesitation, Janelle snapped out of her thoughts and moved to pull back her wrist. “I just remembered I have something to take care of, so I’ll take my leave now!”
ke a steel clamp,
She tried to pry Benedict’s hand off her, but what baffled her was that although he was clearly unconscious, his grip was still lik completely unshakable.
Her mouth twitched as she clenched her teeth. What the heck was this bastard doing, clasping his hand onto her even when passed out? Frigning a struggle, she discreetly pressed a pressure point on his arm. Only then did she manage to pry Benedict’s hand off her wrist. Bubbing her wrist, now pale from the pressure, Janelle didn’t linger another second and walked away from the scene.
Watching her leave, Keira was clearly in a good mood. She turned to Ethan with a bright smile.
“Mr. Campbell, since I happen to be free tonight, why don’t I stay and take care of Mr. Fletcher, considering his condition is still unstable? “Oh, and I’m running out of acupuncture needles. Would you mind preparing a new set for me? Also, have some food prepared for Mr. Fletcher, just in
Case”
Ethan hesitated. He had served by Benedict’s side for many years Partups it was because of that night five years ago, but whatever the reason, even if he wasn’t openly repulsed by women, he certainly didn’t care to their presence. He had never allowed any woman to get close to him, except today. Therefore, leaving him in Keira’s care while unconscious didn’t sit right with Ethan
s and knew his temperament, inside and out.
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After his hesitation, Ethan spoke in a measured, professional tone, “Ms. Baker, you’ve been Mr. Fletcher and Mr. Murphy’s doctor for quite some so I’m sure you’re aware of his obsession with cleanliness.
time,
“If he were to wake up and find a woman had spent the night in his room, he would no doubt be furious. None of us can afford the consequences of that, so I must ask you to leave for now.”
Keira’s face showed clear reluctance. “But Mr. Fletcher=”
“I will look after him,” Ethan interrupted her firmly before she could finish. “If anything unusual happens, I’ll make sur wway. Now, allow me to walk you out.”
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Reira’s heart was brewing with resentment. C pintimate?
Cleanliness? Furious to let a woman stay the night? Then, why was Lanelle allowed to get close to him
