Lily soothingly spoke when she noticed Anastasia’s anxious expression. After all, being too nervous would affect hormone secretions, which would not be suitable for Anastasia’s treatment.Besides, Lily did not want Anastasia to regard herself as a patient. Anastasia would feel more relaxed if she did not see it as getting treatment.“O-Oh, okay.” Nodding, Anastasia said, “But my father…”“We’ll keep this from him for now.” It was something Lily had wanted to tell Anastasia in the first place. “Let this be a surprise for him.”“A surprise?”“Yes!” Lily nodded assuringly and said, “If you can adjust your condition and slowly become more spirited while slimming down a bit, wouldn’t it surprise him? He wouldn’t be disappointed if nothing happened, either, would he?”Lily wished Anastasia could prepare herself mentally before she started working on improving her health.‘Anastasia mustn’t worry too much about the results. She should be hopeful yet not overly so she wouldn’t be greatl
Surprised, Maria could hardly react. She blinked. “Mrs. Russell? Which Mrs. Russell?” “I’m not sure, and I only know it’s Mrs. Russell. She’s a friend of Anastasia, and she invited her over to her house.” Knowing little, the housekeeper did not dare to say too much.“Russell…”Maria could not think of anyone, but Austin seemed to have an idea. “Are you talking about Lily Christian?”She would be the only Russell in Kingsland capable of developing a friendship with a household like the Rollins. ‘Mrs. Russell… I would never forget about that woman! It’s such a small world, isn’t it?’“Yes, I think that’s the name.”She did not dare to ask much about Anastasia’s personal affair, but she seemed to have heard that the woman’s maiden name was Christian.“Do you know her, Mr. Fike?” Surprised that he guessed the name right away, Maria asked curiously.Clenching his teeth, Austin smiled coldly. “I don’t just know her!”Maria was puzzled. Standing at the doorway with him, she did
Slowing down, Anastasia chewed her food well and tasted flavors she had not tasted before. It was a marvelous and pleasant feeling.After lunch, Lily made a glass of prune juice for her and set it on the table. “Drink it slowly.”“Can I drink it?” Frowning, she took in its mild scent.“Don’t you trust me?” Lily asked her back.Anastasia nodded. It was because she trusted Lily that she had accepted her treatment and agreed to have a wonderful lunch with her. “I haven’t felt like this for a long time,” Anastasia said with mixed emotions. She had suddenly found herself at peace with food today.It was not her enemy, and she did not have to fight it. She needed food, and the food was willing to satisfy her needs. Everything was perfect. She took a small sip of the prune juice and felt its sweetness permeating from the tip of her tongue.Closing her eyes, she felt as if many cute-looking plums were dancing on her tongue and let out a smile.A maid then entered the room from the out
Stunned, Lily did not expect that the two had come together. Since he was already inside, she was unable to reject him in front of her guests even though she had only instructed the maid to let Anastasia's aunt in. Lips curled, Lily looked at him and said, "Well, I never expected to be dogged by misfortune even at home. When one is unlucky, not even their own home is safe, is it?”The moment they spoke, they were already exchanging hostile remarks. Although Maria had no idea what was happening between them, she could vaguely sense that the vibe was not right. She had thought at first that since Austin was acquainted with Mrs. Russell and knew where she lived, the woman should be a friend of some kind. However, when he told the maid his family name, and she returned to tell him that Lily did not want to see him, Maria thought otherwise. ‘Now that the two have met, they seem ready to quarrel. How bizarre!’She looked at Austin, who was smiling despite his anger, then at the h
‘Who is she to look down on me? What qualifications does she have for her to do that? However lousy I am, I should be able to stand tall in her presence regarding herbal medicine, shouldn’t I?’Thus, Austin straightened his back. “You have a problem with that?”Lily chuckled coldly, having nothing to say.“You…” Austin flared up when he noticed her attitude toward him. His face grew stiff, and he forgot he had decided to have a friendly conversation with her on the way here.He wanted to ask about the data at the laboratory. No matter what, Lily had stayed longer than him in the laboratory and knew much more about the experiment than him. He thought he could get inspired from the past data and avoid going in the wrong direction.However, Austin did not expect Lily to infuriate him by saying so little and make him lose his cool. He said mockingly despite himself, “It seems like Mrs. Russell does not trust me and perhaps knows a better candidate. In that case, I’ll get out of your w
Austin strode off, no longer putting on an act. Lily did not bother stopping him since she had not invited him and did not want to allow him into her home in the first place.Anastasia remained quiet when she noticed Lily’s silence. ‘If the house owner hasn’t asked him to stay, who am I to say anything?’Maria looked at them and the leaving man before she hurried after him. “Mr. Fike? Mr. Fike! Miracle Doctor!” She shouted when she realized he was not stopping.Austin suddenly stopped and spun around to look at Maria in rage. “Don’t call me ‘miracle doctor’ ever again! If that woman is up to the task, why don’t you let her treat your niece?”He walked off sternly, no longer paying any attention to Maria.Maria caught herself after two seconds and hurriedly gave chase. “Mr. Fike, don’t let ignorant people upset you. It isn’t worth it. That Mrs. Russell is just a pampered woman who is out of touch with the world!“How would she know how good you are? She’s just an ignorant hillbill
Lily lifted her gaze to Anastasia and smiled. “I’m not sure. Your aunt might know better since she’s the one who hired him.” Anastasia wanted to ask a few more questions, but Maria’s shrill voice came from outside the door, “Of course I do!” She strode in, looking upset.When she entered the door, she stared at Lily and said with a sigh, “Mr. Fike is Dominic Fike’s secret apprentice. Mrs. Russell, as someone who has married well and has good looks, you have no idea what my niece is going through. I took a lot of effort to bring the miracle doctor here, yet you made him leave in a fit!”Lily chuckled. “Ma’am, if I remember correctly, this happens to be my house. Do I need approval in deciding who to invite and who I don’t wish to see?”‘I have yet to ask her why she brought someone else in without my permission, and she dares to question me instead!’“You…” Thinking she could not direct her anger at Lily, Maria decided to vent it on Anastasia. She took a few steps forward and seiz
Maria moved a few steps forward as she spoke and snatched up the half-empty glass of prune juice. “This is the proof!” She chuckled coldly when she noticed Lily raise her brow. “What’s wrong? You still won’t admit it? Do you dare say that it’s not juice?“Even if you don’t know about Tasia’s health condition, you shouldn’t have offered juice to someone so fat! Also, I know she must’ve had lunch here since she came in the morning. What did you feed her?” Anastasia dared not say anything as she had eaten some meat. Although Lily told her she could eat them, she tried her best not to eat much and even felt guilty afterward. She suddenly felt overcome with guilt and felt like she had eaten poison after her aunt inquired about it. “I was entertaining my guest. Do I need to report to you?” Lounging in her chair, Lily did not even lift her eyelids.‘If it weren’t for Tasia’s sake, I wouldn’t allow this woman to be so rude! Who is she to make all sorts of accusations against me?’“Yo