Chapter 19 Precision
Life isn’t all about marriage and children.
Myrtle choked for a moment, then pressed on “Caleb, if you’re not willing to find someone on your own, I’ll do it for you! While I’m still alive. I must see you married with kids. Otherwise, I won’t rest easy, even in death.”
Caleb’s brows furrowed slightly.
Seeing his displeased expression. Myrtle clutched her chest dramaticall
take it anymore…”
“I can’t breathe! I feel so suffocated! I can’t… I can’t
Teresa rushed over, supporting Myrtle with one arm and patting her back with the other. “Mom! Are you okay? Don’t scare me like that!”
She turned to Caleb, a mix of panic and frustration in her eyes. “Look at what you’ve done! You’ve upset Grandma so much! Mom, please don’t get angry. Caleb is a thoughtful and good kid–he’ll listen to you for sure.”
Let me help you upstairs to rest.
The two women coordinated seamlessly, leaving Caleb no chance to get a word in.
Meanwhile, at the pharmacy.
Jocelyn handed a prescription to the shopkeeper.
He took the slip, glanced at her, and asked, “This prescription is for treating anemia and malaria?”
“Yes” Jocelyn nodded.
The shopkeeper hesitated for a moment before asking, “Would you mind sharing the contact information for this holistic medicine practitioner?”
This prescription was written by someone with decades of experience in holistic medicine. The handwriting exuded a sense of timeless mastery.
Jocelyn smiled faintly. The person who wrote it is me.”
“Don’t joke around.” The shopkeeper chuckled.
Holistic medicine is profound and intricate–impossible to master without decades of study. And this young girl looked no. older than 17 or 18. She had to be making it up.
Shana, standing beside her, spoke up. “Sir, I’m the patient, and she’s my daughter. This prescription is her work”
“Really?” The shopkeeper squinted suspiciously.
“It’s true!” Shana nodded carnestly.
After a brief hesitation, the shopkeeper said, “Alright, young lady, can you leave your contact information?”
“Of course.
Jocelyn nodded and accepted the pen and paper he handed her
“My name is Jocelyn. I don’t have a phone, but this is my uncle’s number. You can reach me through him.”
The original Jocelyn must’ve had a phone, but all of that had belonged to the Moores, When she left the Moore family, she took nothing with her.
After speaking, Jocelyn handed the note back to the shopkeeper.
He stared at the paper for a moment, stunned
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Could this young girl be exceptionally gified, mastering both holistic medicine and esoteric studies at such a young age?
Finished
Suppressing his doubt, the shopkeeper prepared the medicine. Two full bags later, he said, “Young lady, the total is 5,000
dollars.”
“Why is it so expensive?” Shana exclaimed in shock
Five thousand dollars was more than two months of her salary.
The shopkeeper smiled. “Your prescription includes two very rare ingredients. Five thousand dollars is already a discounted price
Five thousand with a discount? That was outragrost
Shana, visibly flustered, pulled Jocelyn aside. “Jocelyn! We’re not buying this! Let’s just go home. I’m fine–really. I just need a few days of rest, and I’ll be as good as new.”
Take it or leave it, the shopkeeper said, starting to pack the medicine away.
Jocelyn smiled, patting Shana’s hand reassuringly. Then she turned back to the shopkeeper. “We’ll take it. I’ll pay right now.” She reached into her pocket and handed over the cash.
The shopkeeper put the money on the bill counter.
It was exactly 5,000 dollars–not a penny more, not a penny less. He couldn’t help but glance at Jocelyn again, marveling at her precision. She hadn’t even counted the bills.
Shana’s heart ached. Jocelyn, I’m fine!” I can’t believe we spent 5,000 dollars–it’ll take me two months to earn that much! “Mom, money can be earned again, but your health is irreplaceable. You only have one life!” Jocelyn replied earnestly. “She’s right. Compared to your health, 5,000 dollars is nothing,” the shopkeeper chimed in, handing the medicine to Shana. “You’re lucky to have such a caring daughter.”
Shana accepted the bags. “Thank you
After leaving the pharmacy, Jocelyn headed to the market.
She planned to buy some fish and meat–Shana’s body was too weak and needed proper nourishment.
Ruby, in her past life, had been a proper heiress.
So, adjusting to life in the Moore family’s elite circle had been a breeze for her.
