From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

For over thirty years, Adah had been a part of the Christensen family, fostering a bond with Karen that was as deep as any that exists between a mother and daughter.

Hearing such words, Adah telt a pang of distress, her eyes uncontrollably brimming with tears. “Karen, you will get better, I know it. You have to!”

Gripping Adah’s hand tightly, Karen pleaded, “So, Adah, let me try it, okay? What if it works?”

Seeing Karen in such a state, Adah couldn’t bear to refuse her again and nodded. “Okay, you can try it for a few days, but let’s make it clear now. It anything seems off, we’ll stop the treatment immediately.”

Finally giving in, Karen’s face lit up with the joy of a three–year–old. “Don’t worry, Adah. Ann’s got an amazing touch! She’s going to cure me!”

“Who’s Ann?” Adah blinked in confusion.

Karen explained, “Ann’s my future granddaughter–in–law!”

“That young lady is Ann?” Adah asked for clarification.

Karen nodded in confirmation.

When Hancock heard that Karen had decided to abandon his treatment for some unproven remedy, he was so livid he was practically blowing steam out of his ears. After all, he was a renowned physician in Cloudcrest! Could some nobody upstage his fame and expertise?

Had Karen lost her wits?

Hancock rushed to the Christensen family’s grand villa and retrieved the medical kit he had stored there.

Witnessing this, the butler quickly summoned Adah. Since their arrival in Cloudcrest, Hancock had been in charge of Karen’s care.

Upon hearing the news, Adah rushed over promptly. “Dr. Lyons, what’s going on? Why are you packing up all of a sudden?”

Holding his medical bag, Hancock scowled, his face a mask of displeasure. “You shouldn’t change doctors during your treatment. I see no reason to stay since Lady Karen has found a miracle doctor.”

With a smile, Adah tried to smooth things over. “Dr. Lyons, you must be joking. Everybody knows you’re the finest doctor in Cloudcrest. Karen’s health still depends on you. Who else could we possibly find with skills that surpass yours?”

Flattery often soothed the wounded pride, and even Dr. Lyons wasn’t immune to it.

His expression softened slightly upon hearing Adah’s words.

“But I’ve been informed Lady Karen has stopped my treatment.”

Adah continued, “You’ve misunderstood, Dr. Lyons. We’ve merely paused your treatment. It’s not that we don’t trust you. Besides, the person who offered the remedy is a young woman Karen holds in high regard. It’s hard to turn down such a heartfelt gesture. Don’t worry. Even if we’re pausing the treatment, we’ll still honor your fees during this time. Think of it as a little vacation for yourself.”

The first part of what Adah said was tolerable to Hancock, but as she continued, his expression soured. “Do you think I’m the kind of man swayed by vanity and wealth?”

What was Adah implying? Did she think money could solve everything?

“Sorry, but I won’t be serving as your family’s doctor from here on.” With that, Hancock turned to leave. Content © provided by NôvelDrama.Org.

*Dr. Lyons! Let’s talk this out!” Adah hurried after him.

Hancock stopped but remained firm. “If you want me to stay, I will, but on one condition. I don’t share patients.”

It was then that Karen’s voice came from behind. “Let him go!”

“Karen?” Adah turned around.

Karen insisted, “Adah, let him leave.”

At that, a scornful look crossed Hancock’s face. “Lady Karen, I don’t mean to boast, but your condition is a result of cold syndrome, a terminal illness by medical standards. My ancestors had unique insights into treating such ailments. Apart from me, you won’t find a cure for your condition in Cloudcrest, perhaps not even Luxphinia. You must realize that by now. Otherwise, your condition would have been resolved twenty years ago!”