Chapter 502
\nReturn Of The Real Heiress: Secrets And Masks novel Chapter 502<\/p>\n
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Over an hour passed, and after Cherise removed the final needle from Clara\u2019s back, Clara, looking exhausted, slowly closed her eyes.<\/p>\n
Watching Clara fall asleep, Cherise exchanged a glance with Hank, signaling him to step outside.<\/p>\n
A few seconds later, the two were standing face\u2013to\u2013face by the window outside the hospital room.<\/p>\n
Hank spoke first. \u201cAs soon as you got back, you\u2019ve already started thinking about a treatment plan, haven\u2019t you? Have you figured it out yet? If not, you wouldn\u2019t have inade a move so easily.<\/p>\n
\u201cFrom the way you were inserting the needles and choosing the acupoints, I\u2019ve seen something like that in old medical texts. Too bad I can\u2019t carry it out yet.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cherise smiled somewhat playfully, intrigued by the mysterious boy before her. She wanted to uncover his secrets but also hesitated, curious to see what other surprises he might have hidden.<\/p>\n
She had the feeling that Hank wasn\u2019t just an ordinary orphan, or perhaps, he didn\u2019t belong to the orphanage at all. There was something out of place about him.<\/p>\n
One thing was clear. Hank meant no harm. He didn\u2019t give off the same uncertain vibe Cherise had felt when meeting Rita for the first time.<\/p>\n
Cherise was certain that Hank wouldn\u2019t be an enemy to her or to Morris. In fact, she almost felt he was an ally.<\/p>\n
But what exactly he was, she couldn\u2019t say. All she knew was that, at his age, he had already mastered the art of disguise.<\/p>\n
But that was exactly what made it interesting.<\/p>\n
Cherise looked at him and spoke coolly. \u201cYou\u2019re only 14, and there\u2019s plenty of time ahead. As for the treatment plan, I\u2019d say I\u2019ve come up with half of it. The best approach is a combination of traditional and modern medicine.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s unlikely for a chronic illness to be cured all at once. What we can do is give her hope and make her life as normal as anyone else\u2019s.\u201d<\/p>\n
Hank nodded in understanding. \u201cOkay, I got it. By the way, we know you helped cover Clara\u2019s medical expenses. Maeve and are really grateful. Also, I got the message you had the nurse relay to me.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe PK competition is next week, and I\u2019d love for you to attend with me. I\u2019ll need a mentor to guide me through it. The opponents are from Hesperia and Ritewood, and I\u2019ve heard they\u2019re strong.<\/p>\n
\u201cWinning the championship would not only allow me to repay you for the medical fees, but I\u2019d also be able to put some money into repairing the orphanage.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cherise smiled and spoke in a calm, deliberate manner. \u201cDon\u2019t worry about repaying me for the medical fees. Just win the championship, and that\u2019ll be enough.<\/p>\n
\u201cAfter all, you\u2019re my student now. I don\u2019t want the name of a prominent professor at Betrico University to be tarnished. When is the PK competition?\u201d<\/p>\n
Hank, sensing that Cherise had already agreed, grinned. \u201cOh my god, Ms. Leach, you\u2019re so kind! Thank you! It\u2019s next Wednesday, very formal. You should dress nicely, you might even end up on camera.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cherise scoffed lightly. \u201cFine, I\u2019ll be there.\u201d<\/p>\n
As they were about to turn and check on Clara, a familiar female voice called out from behind them. \u201cHi, Mrs. Leach.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Cherise turned her head and saw Stella, appearing alone, seemingly just coming down from the medical check\u2013up floor.<\/p>\n
Stella greeted her warmly, her tone very gentle. \u201cIt\u2019s really you, Mrs. Leach! I didn\u2019t expect to run into you here at Betrico Hospital. Are you feeling unwell? Or something else? Are you okay?\u201d<\/p>\n
Cherise, seeing Stella, responded politely since Stella had greeted her first. \u201cHello, Ms. Walton.\u201d<\/p>\n
Stella\u2019s smile widened upon Cherise\u2019s response as she walked a few steps toward her and stood in front of her. \u201cI\u2019m here for a pre\u2013employment check\u2013up. Are you okay? I didn\u2019t see Morris with you.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s been so long since I saw him when he was younger. We should definitely find a chance to catch up. By the way, this boy here doesn\u2019t look like Morris\u2026 Is he your brother, or\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n
Cherise realized the woman in front of her was indeed as scheming as Xenia had said. She smiled lightly. \u201cI\u2019m fine, just here to visit a patient.\u201d<\/p>\n
She pointed at Hank\u2019s back and added, \u201cHe is one of my student at Betrico University. He\u2019s a bit younger than typical graduates.\u201d<\/p>\n
When Stella heard about Betrico University, she was briefly surprised. \u201cOh, I just came back from Hesperia and didn\u2019t know. I only found out at a gathering yesterday that you\u2019re a distinguished professor at Betrico University, in the Traditional Medicine Department.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou look about the same age as Lydia, but you\u2019re really impressive! Clusia truly has a new generation of talent.<\/p>\n
\u201cI also graduated from Betrico University, and when I was there, the Traditional Medicine Department was struggling Now I hear so many top students are trying to get in. That\u2019s all thanks to you.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cherise stood there, listening to Stella\u2019s flattery, surprised at how non\u2013stop Stella was in praising her.<\/p>\n
Hank, standing by, could notice Cherise\u2019s growing impatience, yet he wasn\u2019t sure if Stella noticed. And he wasn\u2019t a fan of this kind of situation either.<\/p>\n
Turning toward Cherise, Hank said, \u201cMs. Leach, Clara might be waking up soon. If she doesn\u2019t see us, she might get scared or confused. How about we head inside?\u201d<\/p>\n
this, Cherise turned and gave him a smile. \u201cOkay.\u201d Then she turned her attention back to Stella. \u201cMs. Walton, I have Hearin something to do, so we\u2019ll head in now.\u201d<\/p>\n
As Cherise said this, she noticed Stella kept her gaze fixed on Hank\u2019s profile, a hint of confusion flashing in Cherise\u2019s eyes. But within a second, it was gone.<\/p>\n
Cherise raised an eyebrow and said louder than before, \u201cMs. Walton, I\u2019ll have to take my leave.\u201d<\/p>\n
After she spoke, Cherise nodded at Stella, who was still fixated on Hank, then turned to him, saying, \u201cLet\u2019s go,\u201d as she opened the door and entered.<\/p>\n
Stella stood there, frozen for a moment, before snapping out of it.<\/p>\n
After the door closed behind them, Cherise glanced at Hank. \u201cDo you know the beautiful lady from just now?\u201d<\/p>\n
Hank answered earnestly, \u201cNo, I don\u2019t. And anyway, she\u2019s not nearly as beautiful as you. What\u2019s wrong?\u201d<\/p>\n
Cherise smiled faintly. \u201cIt\u2019s nothing, just asking. Clara\u2019s waking up. Let\u2019s go check on her.\u201d<\/p>\n
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