Chapter 75
Chapter 75:
The thought sent a chill down his spine, his expression darkening as he paced the room.
Then, breaking through the fog of his thoughts, came the sound of a car pulling into the courtyard. Austin froze, moving instinctively to the window.
Yelena. Her arrival stirred something unspoken in him, a quiet relief.
However, her expression was a carefully constructed mask of indifference.
With everything prepared, Yelena opened her special medical kit, her movements precise and practiced. The silver needles gleamed under the light as she began the treatment. Austin sat quietly, his body relaxed but his mind alert.
The last session had worked wonders; he felt like a different man, his symptoms easing and his strength returning.
The mysterious pills she gave him had been transformative, too — its effects undeniable.
Yet, as Yelena explained this session would involve acupuncture on his abdomen and thighs, an awkward tension crept into the room.
Austin hesitated, glancing uneasily at Domenic and Jarrod. The two men exchanged knowing looks and quickly found flimsy excuses to leave.
As the door clicked shut and they were gone, Austin let out a breath, his hand moving to his belt. He took off his pants and smartly opted for shorts, minimizing the awkwardness he now felt.
Yelena, however, was unbothered. To her, this was just another treatment, another step toward healing.
Patients were patients—nothing more, nothing less.
Her calm focus steadied the atmosphere as she adjusted the acupuncture points and prepared the needles.
The treatment progressed, and soon, a sudden spasm wracked Austin’s chest. He coughed violently, blood splattering into the basin Yelena had prepared. This time, the blood was bright red—a stark contrast to the dark, viscous fluid from before.
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Yelena’s eyes sharpened as she observed, her hands steady as she withdrew the needles. Finally, she stepped back, her voice calm but firm. “The poison is cleared. With time and proper care, you’ll recover fully p>
Austin’s heart leapt at her words. For the first time in what felt like forever, hope surged through him. He was cured.
Not long ago, he had resigned himself to death, each day feeling like borrowed time, but thanks to Yelena’s miraculous work, his future now stretched out before him.
However, his joy quickly hardened into resolve.
His eyes narrowed, gleaming with a predator’s determination. Whoever had done this to him would pay. Their days were numbered.
Tarnishing The Harris Family…
After successfully treating Austin, Yelena quietly slipped away, as she often did when a job was done.
She never liked lingering too long with her patients, preferring to keep things professional and distant.
Once her work was complete, she made it a habit to even erase their contact details from her phone, ensuring no complications would arise later.
Naturally, she made it clear they were to keep her identity under wraps.
Over time, she had learned that many who sought her out often had motives far from honorable.
Austin had intended to invite her to stay for a meal, eager to show his appreciation for her help, but Yelena politely declined. She had already accepted the jade pendant as a token of his gratitude, and to her, that settled everything.