“I don’t care whether it’s orthodox or not. If it works, it’s the right way. I’ve brought in countless doctors, and none of them made my grandson move a single inch. You’re the only one who has. If she’s not the hope of our Montgomery family, then who is?”
He then turned to Arabelle with disdain.
“If I hadn’t watched you grow up and owed your father a favor, I would never have agreed to your withdrawal of the engagement. You left as soon as my grandson went into a coma state. If not for that, I wouldn’t let you off so easily!”
He flicked his sleeve. “Men, escort Jaxon and Arabelle out! I need to properly entertain Liora! She is the true guest of honor!”
Without hesitation, the bodyguards turned and marched toward Jaxon and Arabelle.
“Mr. Aldridge, Miss Kingsley, please leave!”
Arabelle wanted to protest but was swiftly pulled away by Jaxon.
I bent down to pick up my medicine box, but James hurried over, blocking my way with a smile that was more flattering than sincere.
“The moment I saw Liora, I knew you weren’t ordinary. My judgment was poor earlier; please, don’t take offense!”
I turned to him, voice steady, asking the question that mattered most to me. “Then, can the wedding between Rigel and me still happen?”
“Of course! Absolutely! If Liora doesn’t mind my grandson being in a coma, once he recovers, our family will treat you with the utmost respect. A proper wedding, no broken promises!”
Relief washed over me as I nodded, finally at ease.
To my surprise, word of my skills spread quickly. Tessa and James announced my success, and overnight, Greenville buzzed with the news that I had brought Rigel back to life.
Everyone was shocked. Wasn’t I the same useless girl who had once trailed behind Jaxon?
The next morning, Jaxon’s phone exploded with calls from his best friends. When he checked, his screen was flooded with unread messages.
One of his closest friends caught his eye. It had a bold headline. [Greenville’s Miracle Doctor! Rigel Revived! Wedding in Three Days! The Entire City Sends Blessings!]
The glaring word wedding struck his eyes like a bolt of lightning. In a fit of rage, he smashed his phone onto the floor, the screen shattering into pieces.
"Good job, Liora! You really grew some guts!"
Trying to win him back with this trick? Not happening.
What divine doctor? It was all a lie!