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Lyana then inserted nine more needles

into Vincent’s body. After fifteen minutes, she removed the needles.

She put the needles back in and was about to give Vincent a massage when she seemed to remember something. She asked,

– Um, can I help you massage your acupuncture points? Only then will your body recover more quickly.

– Of course,

He replied lazily.

Vincent’s voice was soft and sensual. Listening to him talk, Lyana had the illusion that she was going to get pregnant.

Could it be that his voice had changed after soaking in the medicinal bath for too long?

She wasn’t used to Vincent being so obedient.

She reached out and began to give Vincent a massage.

He was sitting in the tub with his eyes closed. He could clearly feel the strength of her soft fingers. Sometimes it was gentle, but at other times it was energetic. Her hands moved slowly down his back.

This kind of massage was a little different from the way the doctors usually massaged him. There were also changes in his body that he had never felt before.

He slowly opened his eyes, his gaze landing on the fog-resistant mirror not far away. Under the light, his skin seemed to have turned snow white while his cheeks were pinkish red. His lips were red, like a cherry.

Vincent’s breath hit. He swallowed.

For some reason, he suddenly remembered that night five years ago.

The girl’s hands had been as soft and comforting as Lyana’s. Her head had been buried in his chest and there was a faint scent coming from her.

Vincent’s heart was beating extremely fast. He was a little confused now. Was the girl from that night five years ago really Florence?

Vincent took a deep breath and closed his eyes again, submitting to Lyana’s massage.

She was fully focused on the massage. After the massage, she stood up and walked to the basin to wash her hands, saying:

– Very well, you can come out now. After an hour, you can take a shower.

Vincent opened his eyes and his gaze fell on Lyana.

– Okay.

– If you feel weak all over, it’s normal. You’ll recover tomorrow,

She explained patiently.

With that, she packed up the silver needles and went out. When she reached the door, she seemed to have thought of something and turned to look at Vincent.© 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

– You must take a medicinal bath every other day. Let’s try it for a month, then we’ll see if it works for you.

It was only after Lyana spoke that she noticed the coldness in Vincent’s eyes. She frowned slightly. Did he really hate women who touched him to such an extent?

– Okay,

Vincent agreed.

She looked at Vincent in confusion. Wasn’t he angry about the medicinal bath?

Was he angry about something else?

– You must take care of your health these few days. Your emotions can’t fluctuate too much…

Before she could finish speaking, Vincent cut her off.

– Get out!

It was infuriating, she was determined to soak him longer in the bath next time. From then on, she would insist on making him do whatever he found disgusting under the guise of treating his illness, just to cure him of this annoying habit!

She was about to leave when she seemed to have thought of something. She said,

– See you later, don’t forget to rinse your body with water.

– Yeah.

Lyana went back to her room to rest. She still had to get up early tomorrow morning to prepare medicine for Matriarch Sanchez. She was still Vincent’s wife, and it was her duty and responsibility to take care of Matriarch Sanchez.

Right now, in the study.

After Vincent rinsed himself with drinking water, he could still smell the medicinal scent on him. Holding a piece of rabbit meat in his chopsticks, he placed it through the mouth of his pet snake Lan.

Lan looked at him and stuck out his tongue, swallowing the rabbit meat in one obedient bite. His manner was adorable.

Looking at Lan, Vincent remembered the first time Lyana had seen Lan. She’d managed to overpower Lan in one swoop. Not only that, Lan had particularly liked Lyana.

It was because of this that Vincent had begun to doubt her.

Just then, Thomas walked in.

– Master Sanchez.

When Lan saw Thomas, he instantly became alert. He looked at Thomas with a menacing expression, as if it would tear his neck in half the next moment.

– About Florence White’s relatives.

Vincent summoned Lan to his side. Lan instantly wrapped his wrist obediently.

– How are they now?

Vincent sat casually on the couch, his hand brushing Lan’s head from time to time.

Thomas hadn’t expected Vincent to ask that question.

At the time, when he had found Florence, Second Young Petty Officer Sanchez had never believed that she was the girl from five years ago because the jade pendant was not in his possession.

Furthermore, Master Sanchez had always believed that the girl from then was not dead. Therefore, he simply gave Florence’s family benefits, so that the White family would not have to worry about money for the rest of her life.

– The White family lives in comfort. However, they have a small request,

Thomas said hesitantly.

Hearing Thomas’ words, Vincent looked at him. He said that the younger sister of

-Florence Blanc, Sarah Blanc, just graduated from college with a degree in management. She would like to find a better job. Is that possible?

Vincent fed Lan another piece of rabbit meat and asked Thomas,

– Do you have any suggestions?

– About this …

Thomas hesitated for a moment, then said:

– One of our housekeepers here at the villa just quit. A position has just opened up.

The meaning behind Thomas’ words was as clear as day.

– Okay,

Vincent said impassively.

– You can leave.

Thomas understood Vincent well, so he nodded in agreement. He turned and prepared to leave.

– and.

He stopped. Turning, looking up at Vincent.

– Ask him to keep his mouth shut. She must not mention what happened then,

Vincent said coldly.

Thomas naturally understood what Vincent meant. If the White family knew their place and didn’t cross the line, Master Sanchez would always take care of them. However, if they were greedy and asked for more, he would no longer care about Florence Blanc.

The next morning.

Lyana checked all the medicinal herbs before putting them in the medicine jar, preparing to make the medicine.

After a busy morning, she finally managed to turn the herbs into medicinal pills.

She called the servant and brought the medicine to Matriarch Sanchez’s room.

At the moment, Matriarch Sanchez was painting. Laura was grinding pigments on the side.

– Sister-in-law.

When Laura saw Lyana, she smiled and welcomed her.

Lyana greeted Laura, then looked toward Matriarch Sanchez and waved,

– Grandma.

– What did you bring?

When Matriarch Sanchez smelled the medicinal scent, her eyes lit up.

– Is this medicine for Vincent?

– It is a medicine that I prepared for Grandma’s heart condition. Lyana smiled at Matriarch Sanchez and explained,

– I saw that grandma didn’t look well, and I also felt your pulse. I made this medicine especially for you.

At that moment, Julie, who had just entered, heard Lyana’s words. She looked down, hiding the strange look in her eyes.

Yesterday afternoon, she heard Lyana and Laura mention that they wanted to make medicine for Matriarch Sanchez.

– Oh, my darling child.

Matriarch Sanchez quickly waved Lyana to her side and said softly,

– My child, you weren’t even out for lunch. You have been so busy with this. You must be tired. In the future, just ask the servants to handle such trivial matters.

Matriarch Sanchez pulled Lyana to sit with her.

Lyana smiled and hurriedly grabbed Matriarch Sanchez’s hand. She called the servant.

– Grandma, try one first.

She took a pill and handed it to Matriarch Sanchez.

Matriarch Sanchez’s eyes lit up when she smelled the unique medicinal scent.

She took the pill and put it in her mouth. The pill had a bit of Chinese medicinal herbs, but that bitterness was tempered by the sweet buttercream flavor. The flavor was just right too, and wasn’t so rich that one would easily get sick of it.

– Sister-in-law, it smells so good.

Smiling brightly, Laura praised Lyana.

– Those who don’t know any better might think it’s candy!

When Matriarch Sanchez heard Laura’s words, she nodded in agreement. She was so touched that her eyes lit up again.

– My darling child, you are truly wonderful. It is Vincent’s fortune to be able to marry you.