Inside the hospital room, Aria wrote down the herbs needed. She said, “Give Avery the medicine first, and then start the acupuncture. Get the herbs ready and send them over as soon as possible.”


    “Thanks,” Evan said, taking the prescription. “I really appreciate this, Ms. Saxon.”


    Niks leaned in to check the prescription. It was pretty much what he expected, except the dosage was different and there was an extra herb-Aconitum.


    That herb was okay, but the dosage and how it was prepared had to be very precise, or it could cause poisoning. Aria looked at Niks. “You’re going with him.”


    “Got it, Aria,” Niks said. He nned to go along.


    Lennox stood off to the side, watching his dad walk away, feeling more uneasy. He thought his dad trusted Aria way too much.


    About an hourter, the medicine arrived. Aria watched Avery drink it, then waited a bit before taking her pulse again. “We can start the acupuncture now.”


    “Is this ce secure?” Aria asked, clearly concerned.


    Evan was confused. “Ms. Saxon, what do you mean?”


    Aria said, “The acupuncture has to be done in total silence. No distractions at all.


    Niks added, “Even the smallest mistake can ruin it. The treatment will take about three hours, and the environment


    affects how well it works.”


    Evan reassured them, “Don’t worry. This hospital has tight security. No one will interrupt.”


    Susan quickly jumped in, “It’s just us here. Ms. Saxon, you can do the acupuncture without worrying. If you cure Avery, the Fletcher family will be forever grateful!”


    Aria said, “Okay, I’m starting.” She opened the golden needles she brought, sterilized them, and picked one up. She was just about to insert it.


    “Stop!” The door to the room suddenly mmed open. Everyone jumped.


    Baron walked in, leaning on his cane. Aria pulled back the needle and gave Evan a sarcastic look. “So this is the safe ce you were talking about.”


    Susan was shocked and unhappy. “Dad, why are you here? Ms. Saxon was just about to start. If you’de a secondter, something bad could have happened.”


    Baron was furious. “Why wasn’t I told Avery was in trouble? If Lennox hadn’t told me, you’d have let someone practice on Avery!”


    Evan’s face went dark. He stared at Lennox grimly. “Lennox, are you so d your sister is hurting?”


    Lennox was stunned but quickly shook his head. “Dad, I didn’t.”


    “Evan!” Baron yelled angrily. “Lennox didn’t do anything wrong. What are you doing?”


    Aria slowly put the needle down. Derek looked serious. “Evan, are we still treating Avery?”


    Baron turned to another man. “Ronin, please check on my granddaughter”


    The man called Ronin was middle-aged and wore a in long robe, He walked up and said, “Youngdy, please step aside. I’m here to treat the patient


    Evan frowned. “Dad, where did you find this doctor?”


    Baron replied, “This is the famous Mr. White. The Joplin family hired him as their family doctor. Trust me, Mr. White can


    fix Avery,”


    Evan disagreed, “I already handed Avery to Ms. Saxon. We don’t need anyone else.”


    Ronin was well-known and once publicly criticized Maverick before. Evan didn’t trust him. “Dad, Aria is Mr. Todd’s apprentice. She’s way more reliable than Ronin.”


    “Bullshit!” Baron mmed his cane on the floor. “I know all of Maverick’s apprentices. Where did this blonde girle from?”


    Niks’ face turned serious. “Mr. Joplin, please watch your words. Aria-”


    “Enough!” Baron snapped coldly, “Let Mr. White treat her. Everyone else, get out.”


    Aria reminded, “Mr. Fletcher, Avery just took the medicine. We need to start the acupuncture quickly, or she might have a


    stress reaction.”


    Ronin reached out and said, “What medicine did she take? Let me see.”


    Lennox stepped forward, grabbed the prescription from the table, and handed it over. “It’s this one.”


    Ronin looked at it and his face immediately darkened. “Aconitum is in here. This is trying to kill her!”


    Susan turned pale, “Mr. White, are you saying there’s something wrong with this prescription?”


    Ronin said, “Aconitum is very hot and toxic. The kid is so young. You can’t use such a harsh herb on her. And there’s another herb here that makes it even more toxic.


    “With this prescription, in three days, her health will be seriously damaged. Even the best healer wouldn’t be able to save


    her.”


    Baron red angrily at Aria. “Is this the doctor you brought? If I hade a bitter, Avery would have been killed by her.”


    Right after he spoke, the monitor red a loud rm. Avery started convulsing violently. “Avery!” Susan rushed to the bedside and immediately trusted Ronin. “Mr. White, please save my daughter.”


    Ronin stepped closer and pressed several acupuncture points. Avery slowly calmed down and stopped convulsing. “This prescription is harsh, but not without some value.


    “I’ll start the acupuncture now. Baron, please ask everyone not involved to leave.”


    Aria watched silently and asked, “Mr. Fletcher, does that mean you don’t want us anymore?”


    Susan quickly replied, “We don’t need you! Ms. Saxon, even if you meant well, you’re too young. You almost harmed my daughter. The Fletcher family won’t hold you responsible, but please leave.”


    Lennox bent down and helped his mother up. “Mom, I believe Mr. White, too.”


    (+20)


    Susan held her son’s hand. “Good thing you told your grandfather, or else…”


    She nced at Aria. Seeing the Fletcher family trying to damage Aria’s reputation, Niks’s face grew dark. “Aria, let’s go!”


    Derek clenched his fists, trying not to look at Avery. Aria said, “Evan, is this what you want?”


    Evan trusted Aria more, but his father-inw, wife, and son all trusted Ronin. Evan said, “Ms. Saxon, I’m sorry.”


    Aria smiled faintly. “I get it. The medicine I gave Avery works best with acupuncture. Now that someone else is doing it…”


    Ronin finished inserting the first needle, then turned with a sly smile. “I’m sure I can fix this.”


    Evan promised, “If anything goes wrong, the Fletcher family won’t me Ms. Saxon. Niks, I’m sorry about today.” “Hmph,” Niks scoffed. “From now on, the Fletcher family better note looking for Todd School. Aria, let’s go.”


    “Okay.” Aria and Niks left one after the other.


    Derek sneered, “Avery’s parents are here. I’m just her cousin, so no need for me to speak up. I’m out. I hope Mr. White can save Avery.”


    Even though he cared about his little cousin, he nned to keep his distance from now on. Terry rubbed his forehead, surprised at how things had turned out.


    Evan said, “Terry, it’s good you’re here. You should go back to thepany.”


    Terry nodded. “Okay, Evan. Let me know as soon as you hear anything.”


    At the hospital entrance, Niks said, “If she doesn’t get better, so be it. Aria,e home with me. Let’s visit my grandpa. He’s been asking about you.”


    Aria said, “Sure.” She looked at Derek. “You heading back to school?”


    Derek said, “I’m going home first.”


    He needed to tell his grandmother about all this to avoid future problems. Derek said, “Aria, Niks, thanks foring.”


    Aria said, “No problem.”


    Meanwhile, a woman with short hair walked into Seacrest Law Firm.