The Billionaire's True Heiress From Fake Jewel to Real Crown novel Chapter 1353

"If you stay in Solenia, you still have a sliver of hope. If you return to Sundara, you're at the mercy of their medical system."

Frederick had known she would say no.

His desperate rambling was just born of bitter reluctance.

Now that Claire had firmly rejected him again, a strange sense of finality settled over him.

"I'll need to think about staying in Solenia. However, I should be here for a little while longer."

"Would you be willing to treat me during that time?"

Claire looked at him. "I suppose I can, but I highly recommend you don't get your hopes up."

"Why?" Frederick had already exhausted every elite doctor in Sundara.

He had only turned to Solenia's holistic medicine out of sheer desperation.

And now Claire was telling him not to bother?

"My skills aren't exactly top-tier. Given your condition... you'd be better off trying your luck in Cabinda."

Frederick's mouth twitched. If he could safely waltz into Cabinda, would he be sitting here begging her?

Claire had a unique background, sure, but she still couldn't compare to the legendary national physicians in the capital.

But the second he showed his face in Cabinda and sought out high-profile doctors, his cover would be blown.

He hadn't even planned to come back to Solenia; he only flew straight to Apex because Melanie told him Claire had returned to her hometown.

"I'll consider it."

"But I must trouble you to try your best in the meantime."

"Melanie told me you're incredible with acupuncture. Can't we at least try it for my condition?"

Claire stared at him. It wasn't that she couldn't try it; she just really didn't want to.

"I didn't bring my silver needles today. And with a condition as severe as yours, acupuncture would only provide mild pain relief."

"We should start with medicinal herbs to stabilize your system."

"Only when your body is strong enough will it be able to handle the intensity of my acupuncture."

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