Wasn’t TM supposed to work slowly? Clearly not in this case.
The patient himself was astonished. “It’s really gotten so much better!”
He hadn’t dared to speak earlier in the day, but now his speech was much clearer. Though not fully recovered, the improvement was undeniable.
Sophia smiled, taking out her acupuncture needles.
“I’ll perform acupuncture on you now. If all goes well, a few more days of treatment will complete your recovery. Don’t forget to continue taking the herbal decoction tonight to prevent a major stroke.”
“Understood!” The patient nodded eagerly.
After he left, Halliton Waylon was still in shock. He wouldn’t have believed that a single plaster could produce such visible results if he hadn’t seen it with his own eyes, even as a TM student. It seemed even more effective than modern medicine’s intravenous treatments.
“Doctor Smith, why did just one plaster have such a remarkable effect?”
Sophia gave him a calm, meaningful look. “Because your teacher is a master of TM!”
“…”
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Meanwhile, Olivia was in high spirits. Andrea had agreed to let her marry into the Scott family, ensuring a stable home for the child she carried.
Having overheard that the old boss’s health was deteriorating and that discussions about the will had begun, Andrea believed Olivia’s unborn child, as the first great-grandchild, would hold significant value to the family. After all, children often brought joy to elders, and there was a chance the first branch of the family could secure a larger share of the inheritance.
To curry favor with the old master, Andrea proposed hosting a celebration to lift his spirits.
The old boss hadn’t objected, so unless something unexpected happened, Olivia and Scott Henry would soon be married.
The wedding preparations were handled by professionals, so Olivia didn’t need to do much except choose her wedding dress and diamond ring.
She was in a great mood. Early that morning, she announced the news to the media. As expected, it quickly became a trending topic on Instagram. Of course, many people criticized her, calling her a shameless homewrecker who had finally “secured her position.” But Olivia didn’t care. Soon, she would be wealthy. If Scott Richard was lucky enough to inherit a few hundred billion, even if it wasn’t that much, a hundred billion would still be substantial. The Scott family’s fortune was vast, and a share would undoubtedly belong to the child she carried.
Her belly was already showing, so when choosing a wedding dress, she had to pick one that could conceal it. The ring, however, needed to be chosen together with Scott Henry. She called him, but he answered impatiently, “I’m busy.”
“Henry, picking out the rings is a big deal. You must come with me. By the way, what have you been so busy with lately? Don’t tell me you’re seeing another woman?”
Scott Henry froze for a moment, glancing at Kim Brown lying beside him. He snorted, “What nonsense are you talking about!”
Kim Brown traced circles on his chest with her finger, her hand slipping under the blanket to grab his most sensitive area, causing his voice to change.
“Alright, I’ll talk to you when I get back. I’m busy right now, bye.”
After hanging up, he leaned in to kiss Kim Brown, but she pushed him away with a cold snort. “Are you really getting married?”
Scott Henry replied irritably, “It’s not like I want to, but she’s pregnant with my child. I can’t just…”
He trailed off, knowing he shouldn’t discuss this in front of Kim Brown. At first, his relationship with her had been purely physical, but over time, genuine feelings had developed. Kim Brown was truly exceptional—beautiful, charming, and with a body to match. She reminded him of Sophia, and he found himself increasingly attached to her.
“Don’t worry. Even after the marriage, we can still continue like this.”
Kim Brown wasn’t having it. “I’m not lacking in options. Once you’re married, let’s not see each other anymore.”
“You…”
Kim Brown brushed him off and went to the bathroom, the sound of running water echoing as Scott Henry sat there feeling restless. Lately, he had barely been home, all because of Kim Brown. Now that she was pulling away, he felt uneasy.
Since Olivia’s belly was growing, they moved the wedding up to avoid her being unable to fit into a dress.
The weather was cold, and though the wedding was rushed, the Scott family had hired professionals to ensure it retained its dignity.
On the morning of the wedding, Olivia woke up early, brimming with excitement. She snapped a selfie and, delighted with how she looked, edited the photo and posted it on Instagram and Whatsapp with comments disabled.
