waking
Chapter 64

Chapter 64

The Larson residence was located in the southern part of Atopan, and tonight was the 70th birthday of Millie Larson. Recently, the family had faced setback after setback, teetering on the brink of collapse.

The Larson family’s days would remain grim until the Fischer family forgave Cheryl. For tonight’s celebration, Millie hoped to dazzle one last time and also to replace a suitable marriage match for Cheryl’s brother, Derek Larson

Millie frowned upon thinking of Derek’s current state. Three unths ago, in an act of heroism. Derek had rushed into a blazing inferno to save a child and had been severely burned. His body, cloaked in clothing, had his scars, but the marks on his face and neck were stark, and few girls would. overlook theт

are a marriage for Derek. As for Cheryl, Millie had abandoned

Thus Millie had made a decision to use the last of the Larson family’s funds to secure at all hope of securing forgiveness from Shawn and Barbara Fischer.

At 10 PM the butler announced that Shawn Fischer had arrived with a woman in tow. The Larson family was stunned.

Mille herself went to the door to greet them. Naomi, arm in arm with Shawn, was welcomed inside by Millie and the somewhat reluctant members of the Lanon family.

“Mr. Fischer, your presence graces our humble home. I apologize for not greeting you from afar, and I hope you won’t hold it against me.” Millie said, with her attitude extremely respectful. “And this young laddy…

“Mrs Larson, glad to see you. I’m Naomi Edwards,” Naomi introduced herself proactively

The Larson

son family seves fixed on her as if trying to bore holes into her, but Naomi maintained a dignified and appropriate smile.

Iveryone knew Shawn Fischer had a strong aversion to women, with only Cheryl having stayed by his side for so long. But now, someone else had. taken Cheryl’s place

When Cheryl had been with Shawn, the Larson family had been o

on top of the world, But after fearing the worst about the car accident that left Shawn disfigured and paralyzed, Cheryl ran away without a word Looking for regrets and forgiveness was now out of the question.

Tonights sudden appearance of Shawn at Millie’s birthday party shocked them but also reignited their hope. Shawn’s o

once scarred face was nLOW perfectly healed. They believed the Fischer family must have developed a new scar–removal remedy

Excitement surged through Millie as she respectfully greeted Shawn. “Mr. Fischer, please, right this way”

Shawn pushed Naomi forward “She’s the one who healed my face, he declared, then turned to walk away, clearly done with engaging w Larson family at his gesture undenubly sparked a glint of hope among them.

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Naomi seized the chance Shawn had given her immediately. “Mrs. Fischer, if you have any requests, you can speak directly to me,” she said assuredly. “But my service at free, and it won’t come cheap

Mille nodded understandingly. “Of course. Mi. Edwards, please, come with me?

Tonight’s banquet was short one attendee Deck. He did not regret diving into the blaze to save that child, but the parents reaction chilled his hean. Far from grateful, they blamed him for not saving their cash box too, resulting in their financial loss. After he was hospitalized, they never

Derek i hums were severe, especially on his face and neck, strikingly evident. He now refused to leave the room, let alone attend a banquet

As they walked upstairs. Millie bricted Naomi on the situation. “Dierck is Cheryl’s brother Cheryl used to stay by Mr. Fischer’s side, but, anfurtunately, she want) up to the task our fault as a family. The Lanou family’s downfall is our own doing but Derek is a goost kid at heart Hei aludaranterand by the child’s parents and questioned lus actions, though he does not truly regret them. It he would do n all over again, hed anli

Wijing læreyri, Millir pleaded. “My Edwards, n all know about the scars Mr. Fischirr used to have on los face. If you could heal him, I beg you,

Thad no intention of celebrating this bantday, but my selfish

mny zeltal wish tonigla was to Bol someone willing to be with here. We’re willing to use all of the Larson family’s wealth to compense the gu

“We bases anticipated Me File banging you here. Ms Edwards, nor his willingness to help our Larson family”

Tanering spartly the entire time, Maid followed Mille until day reached the second floor. Mulse gently

candma’s here. Derek. Open up.” Millie called g

After a moment, the door opened.

waling a young man with acara unha face and neck, clearly visible to Naomi’s cyra

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Noticing Naomi, a stranger, Derek instinctively began to close the door–he knew his family’s intentions but didn’t want to trouble any girl.

“Grandma. Fer told you. I don’t want you to replace me a girlfriend.” Derek spoke firmly.

“This is Dr. Edwards, She’s the one who healed Mr. Fischer’s scars, Millie explained,

Derek took a second look at Naomi. She was wearing a blue dress, her shoulder–length which made Derek feel all–conscious.

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casually draped over. Her face was delicate and radiant,

Before the accident, he was a l

was a handsome man too, but now…

“Mr. Fischer sent me to examine you. Naomi said calmly, pretending not to

I not to notice his bruised self–esteem.

If heal you, the Larson family needs 10 pay me,” she added.

Derek’s concern for his appearance suddenly vanished. That’s fine.

Come out so I can inspect the burns,” she said.

“Okay”

Derek was camext about his treatment; he was still young, and he refused to be marked by the scars forever.

Naomi carefully examined the scars on his face and neck. They were from burns, and she was certain there was more to see. “Take off your clothes; I need to know the full extent of your burns”

Derek, unembarrassed, naturally began removing his clothes. The lower half of my body has burns, too. Do you need to see that?”

“Yes,” Naomi responded, with the detachment of a professional doctor, thanks to her Wilson’s training. Gender should not be a barrier in medicine, and facing it was part of the learning. Wilson was strict, but taught diligently, making her treat several male patients before, including one with extensive burns

Derek removed his pants, leaving only his underwear, and Naomi circled around him twice, assessing the situation. She realized that his burns required a different approach compared to Shawn’s injury from a car accident; she would need to formulate a new medication Topical treatment alone wouldn’t suffice; oral medication would also be necessary

“I can heal you.” Naomi repeated with emphasis, “but you need to trust me and cooperate completely. If you’re ready to commit to this, follow