Hera stayed silent, considering if the bead bracelet counted as a gift.
However, since Gideon had asked for it, she would check if there were any left.
"Here, Hera, have some tea," Andrew said as he prepared tea and poured her a cup.
"Thank you," Hera said as she took a sip of it.
"If it's about joining the Everett Group, then let's not talk about it."
"It's not. I noticed your proficiency in acupuncture. Would you like to consider using your skills to earn money? I have a friend who is looking for alternative medicine practitioners," Andrew suggested.
Having owed Hera a favor from his time teaching in the mountains and another due to Christopher, Andrew wanted to repay her kindness and perhaps recruit her into the influential circle of the Ludden family.
When the news of the Everett family's bankruptcy broke, he swiftly contacted Hera to offer his assistance via WhatsApp. However, she coldly rebuffed his request.
After being rejected, he regretted his impulsive actions. Knowing Hera's character, he realized she wouldn't accept a favor without a valid reason.
"I'm not interested in minor ailments. They're not challenging enough. But I might consider difficult and complex cases," Hera replied calmly.
Upon hearing this, Andrew couldn't help but admire her even more. He felt that her medical skills must be profound to instill such confidence in her.
"My mother has had rheumatism for decades. She can't get out of bed lately. Could you take a look at her?" he asked.
Hera glanced at him indifferently as if suspecting that his initial suggestion was merely an excuse and this was his true intention. However, considering that he had helped with Gino's matter in the school clinic earlier, she nodded in agreement.
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At Pineview Hospital, Amelia sat by Lennon's bedside. At that moment, Queenie entered the room.
"Is he awake?" she asked.
Amelia shook her head.
"Not yet."
Since Camille left last time, Lennon had fallen into a deep sleep and hadn't woken up since.
During this period, she delicately inquired of Camille why he hadn't awakened yet. However, Camille simply reassured her, urging her not to fret, and then proceeded to attend to other matters.
Seeing how busy she was, Amelia felt embarrassed to ask further. After all, she was the one asking for favors.
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