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Chapter 780

Author: Dreamy Fire
At this, Nelly's eyes started to become teary.

"I… I do need something. After seeing your medical skills, I remembered my cousin. She's disabled—not from birth, but after a high fever when she was four that left her unable to hear anything. I was hoping you could take a look at her," she said.

If it was not congenital, it could be treated. "Of course. Let's go. Keep your money. Every second counts when it comes to changing someone's fate, if you know what I mean," Felix said.

Nelly quickly apologized, "I understand, Felix. I promise I won't do this again."

Tom was still in Gray City. Killing him could wait as long as it was done before sunset.

They arrived at a run-down neighborhood in Gray City, where Nelly's cousin lived. The conditions were below modest. In fact, it was downright poor.

"Poor June. After her mother died, her father ran away from gambling debts and left her alone to survive. Thankfully, a factory hired her despite her disability; I can't imagine otherwise!

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