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k family estate. It was grander than Collins's manor, but colde

obes of a St. Heal's Chief Healer blocked our way. His chest was puffed out with self-i

" Cecile's voice dripped with contempt and hostility as he looked me up and down. "She

ispering and pointing. "Collins has lost his

gistered my presence. The realization hit him-the expensive mast

ll could spe

made him take a step back. "I hear the matron has been in a coma for three months under your 'ca

matron is afflicted with a lost, ancient blood curse! There is no cure! My extensiv

rse? Your diagnosis was wrong from the very beginning. This isn't a curse. I

ll into a d

cay' in any modern medical text! You are a fraud, a complete charlatan here to swind

n a pot in the corner. "That is a 'Serenity Orchid,' isn't i

he sudden change of subject. "What does

ourishing Charms' every day. But you were too ignorant to realize that most of the energy you were pump

't saving her. You were actively fe

t the plant. But his ego refused to crumble. "Lies! You are making up fairytales to cover

communicator, franticall

ur money has already been received. Now, either let me

air. Every eye in the h

rm of conflict, shock, and a sudden, fierce trust. He

magic washed over the matron's bed, severing the connection between the

y latest potion is finally taking effect! You haven't even touched