Meeting Bonnie's questioning gaze, Quentin stepped forward without batting an eye.
"Grandfather, didn't you mention on the phone yesterday that you lost your appetite and everything tasted bland?"
"My wife knows a bit about holistic medicine, so I brought her specifically to help regulate your health."
Hearing this, Arthur's eyes widened in delightful surprise.
"Oh! Bonnie knows holistic medicine?"
"It's so rare to see young people with the patience to learn the traditional arts these days!"
Hearing that the old man wasn't feeling well, Bonnie didn't overthink it. She instantly slipped into her professional mindset, smiling warmly as she supported his other arm.
"Grandfather, let me check your pulse first."
The three of them settled in the living room.
Bonnie extended her slender fingers, resting them gently on Arthur's wrist.
Her smile faded slightly as her expression turned incredibly focused, radiating a deeply reassuring sense of calm.
Quentin leaned against the sofa, his intense gaze fixed solely on her.
Watching her delicate face tense with absolute concentration, his eyes softened in a way he didn't even realize.
"Grandfather, this is just a bit of seasonal damp-heat affecting your digestion," Bonnie announced, withdrawing her hand. Her voice was bright and melodic. "It's nothing serious. You don't even need medication. We just need to adjust your diet slightly."
Right on cue, the staff began serving dinner in the dining room.
Bonnie followed the old man to the table. After a single glance at the spread, her brows knit together.
"These two dishes are too heavy. Take them away for now."
She pointed at the creamy garlic prawns and the deep-fried calamari, then turned to the chef with clear instructions.
"His digestion is weak right now. For dinner, he needs something light and warm. You can add a couple slices of ginger and a bit of citrus zest to the broth to help settle his stomach."

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