Chapter 15
Chapter 15
At the crack of dawn the next morning in the Chadwick family’s cozy vi.
The chauffeur had been waiting at the doorstep for a while. When he saw Gwendolyn. approaching, he
respectfully opened the car door for her.
Just as Gwendolyn was about to step into the car, she noticed Howard lounging inside. He appeared
aloof and detached, yet a small red birthmark on his neck added a touch of restraint to his demeanor.
Gwendolyn was taken aback.
She had mentioned to Howard over breakfast that she intended to visit the local apothecary to
purchase some herbs, but she hadn’t expected him to be waiting in the car.
“I’lle with you.” Howard said, his voice even and calm.
With a modest nod, Gwendolyn agreed.
As the car made its way through the streets, he was engrossed in his phone, while she looked out the
window, her mind wandering restlessly.
“We’re here. It’s tricky to park right in front of Lifespan Locust Pharmacy.”
The chauffeur parked the car at a lot at the end of the street.
Gwendolyn nced at Howard’s legs and suggested, “Mr. Chadwick, perhaps you should wait here for
me.”
“Alright.”
His only concern was for her safety as she ventured out alone..
While Howard continued to check his phone in the car, Gwendolyn headed towards the bustling
street.
Lifespan Locust Pharmacy was thergest apothecary in Bayridge City. From a distance, Gwendolyn
could see a dense crowd of people causing amotion.
As she drew closer, she overheard that the pharmacy had been selling subpar herbs, and the
customers hade to demand an exnation, leading to the dispute.
“Our herbs are of the highest quality. If you can’t provide evidence, stop ndering us!” the pharmacist
shouted, his face flushed with anger, “Who’s to say you’re not trying to scam us?”
“That’s nonsense! I’ve got the prescription right here!”
“Compensate us! You’re making a killing off of rotten goods! What if someone gets seriously
ill?”
The pharmacist tried to dismiss the crowd harshly, “Don’t make a scene! You wouldn’t want to cross our
boss. There would be no good in that!”
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He then closed the door, and the crowd began to push and shove in confusion.
Suddenly, a scream pierced the air!
“Someone’s fainted!”
“Call an ambnce! Is there a doctor around?”
A pale young many on the ground, his breathing faint, unconscious. The bystanders were afraid to
touch him, fearing he might die on them right there!
At the sight of this, Gwendolyn hurried over and asked, “Could everyone please step back a bit and
make sure there’s enough air?”
She knelt down to check on the patient. His limbs were cold, his eyes sunken, his mouth agape. This
was a simple case of fainting due to weakness. She took a needle from her sleeve and inserted it into
his body to revive his spirit and clear his senses.
Her expression wasposed, her fingers incredibly steady. A true expert could see the skill in her
needling.
“Are you sure you know what you’re doing? This is a life–and–death situation. It’s not child’s y to be
ying the hero…” A middle–aged onlooker began to criticize, but before he could finish, the
handsome and frail man slowly opened his eyes.
“He’s awake! He’s awake!”
“Who would’ve thought a young girl could be so capable!”
Valor Peterson came to, only to see a girl with delicate features and a pure aura leaning over him like a
fairy. A look of infatuation shed in his eyes as he prepared to thank her.
But Gwendolyn spoke, “You have weakness in your waist and knees, a deficiency in your kidney. You
should go to the hospital for a thorough check–up. Given the circumstances, I could only use
acupuncture.”
He nearly fainted all over again.
After ensuring the man was stable, Gwendolyn removed the needles and left. Since Lifespan Locust
Pharmacy waspromised, she decided to visit Elixir Emporium across the street instead.
“Young man, thedy said you’ve got a weak kidney. Take my advice. The more you lose the sexual
control, the less effective your kidney bes. Take care of your health,” a well–meaning bystander
bellowed.
So embarrassed, Valor felt like he could just drop dead, right there.
“Valor, my precious son!” Alberta, bedecked in gold and silver, clutching her purse, rushed over, tears
streaming down her face, “I’ve always told you not to mess with those herbal remedies. Why didn’t you
listen? You even believe in those bullshits!”
“Mom, stop calling my name!” Valory weak on the ground on the verge of tears. Talk about a
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