Scarlett’s brow furrowed when she asked, “Mr. Stroud, were you seriously injured in the past?” Xavier nodded slightly and hummed in response. She mulled over her thoughts for a moment before continuing, “Your body has quite a lot of issues. I may have a way to help you, but…” Xavier stared at her. He knew very well that it would be no easy task to deal with whatever he was afflicted with. They were all after-effects of the car accident from years ago. His personal physician was still researching ways to heal his body even now, but he had been unsuccessful in his attempts thus far. “Speak freely. I’m aware of the condition of my body. If it cannot be healed, it’s not a big deal.” Scarlett shook her head. “If I say I can heal you, then I will heal you. It’s just that… I will have to charge a fee.” “A fee?” Xavier asked, stunned. She nodded. “I’ve healed many people for free in the past, but rarely do any of them feel gratitude toward me for my efforts. They even think that I’m obligated to save them. However, I’m short of money at the moment, so even if you provide such comfortable accommodations for me, I’m afraid I must still charge you for my services. “However, this is just me going through the motions. You can pay me as much as you want. Even if you just pay me a dollar, I guarantee you that I will heal you of all your afflictions.” Xavier’s lips curled into a smile. For reasons unbeknownst to him, her words soothed his worries and also made him feel confident in his own body. It felt just like it had a decade ago. He had been convinced that he was going to die, but she had been able to pull him back from the brink of death. Even if she suddenly disappeared from his life, he knew that he would still survive. His voice had dropped to a low tone when he said, “Okay, I look forward to you curing me.” Scarlett said, “During the treatment period, you will have to abstain from smoking and drinking, Mr. Stroud. You’ll also have to ensure that you get seven hours of sleep every day. Can you do it?” Xavier pressed his thin lips together. He had no issue with abstaining from smoking and drinking. As for getting seven hours of sleep every day… In the end, he answered her honestly, “I’m sorry, I can only guarantee four hours of sleep at the most.” “That won’t do,” she said. Out of other options, she offered a compromise. “Six hours of sleep, nothing less. If you don’t, there won’t be any visible results.” Percy turned his head back toward them. “Uncle Xavier is usually extremely busy with work and has a serious case of insomnia. It takes him two to three hours to fall asleep. By the time he does, it’s dawn. Even the slightest bit of light will wake him. “He’s the type of man who will only fall asleep if he’s completely exhausted. The entire private hospital celebrates whenever he sleeps more than four hours. It’s unfortunate, but I don’t think he can fulfill your request.” Scarlett frowned upon realizing that the situation was more complicated than expected. However, she was not deterred. She pondered for a moment before saying, “I’ll buy some things tomorrow to help you have an easier time falling asleep.” The car drove toward a Eurofian-style building and came to a stop at the entrance. Scarlett grabbed her luggage, entered the building, and made her way toward the bedroom. Once she had unpacked her belongings, she set out to look for Edmund. “Mr. Barrett, has Mr. Stroud agreed to your request?” she asked. Edmund felt a little regretful as he shook his head. “I’m sorry to say that Mr. Stroud has not allowed me to take you as my student. However, rest assured, I will still teach you everything that I know.” He could understand why Xavier had rejected him—he had developed a romantic interest in her after bumping into her again. It made sense now why he hadn’t shown any interest in any other women in the years since. Meanwhile, he had brought Scarlett home immediately after finding her again. However, Scarlett’s identity and status would only allow her to be his lover at most. She was his savior, after all. It was impossible for him to raise her to the position of lady of the house even if he wanted to. The only thing Edmund could do now was to teach Scarlett some self-defense to repay Xavier’s kindness toward him. He hoped that she would eventually become Xavier’s subordinate instead of his woman. Scarlett’s brows knitted together. She thought it wouldn’t be right to accept Edmund’s teachings if she wasn’t his student. It would feel like she was taking advantage of his kindness. She mulled over her thoughts before saying, “How about this then? From now on, I’ll call you Edmund instead, and I’ll take care of you after you’ve grown old.” Edmund couldn’t help the smile that pulled at his lips. Scarlett was rather cute in her own way.
The Real Daughter Came Back to Chill and Kill
Status: Ongoing
