The Real Daughter Came Back to Chill and Kill novel Chapter 48

"I'm not using hypnotism," Scarlett explained in her reply. "It's more akin to a type of sleep aid. I had him empty his thoughts to relax his mind. However, the nerves in his cerebral cortex are too active, which is a stress response after experiencing severe trauma. If he continues this way, he'll die of depression."

Caleb replied, "You're right, but not even medication can control the activity of his nerves in his cerebral cortex. His body has developed an immunity to the drugs, so nothing is effective on him anymore.

"To top it off, he's already depressed. Don't be fooled by his regular appearance—once he spirals, he'll resort to self-harm. Since you're Mr. Becker's apprentice, your acupuncture skills must be extraordinary. He even left his tool kit with you, after all.

"I hope that you can continue practicing acupuncture on Mr. Stroud to cure him of his insomnia. I would also like to apologize for my rudeness earlier. If you're interested in working in the medical field in the future, those of us at Gaztrict-Johnson Hospital will welcome you with open arms."

Caleb was nothing if not adept at adapting to the situation at hand.

Scarlett narrowed her eyes after reading his message. So he was the owner of Gaztrict-Johnson Hospital, a rival to Josiah's hospital.

In her past life, Josiah's medical achievements nearly made his hospital the top hospital in the country. However, he had been overshadowed by Gaztrict-Johnson Hospital at every turn, resulting in his hospital forever being stuck in second place.

To fulfill Josiah's wishes, she had begun her illustrious career as an acupuncturist in his hospital. Those who could not be healed at Gaztrict-Johnson Hospital would miraculously be cured after she treated them.

With her help, Josiah's hospital finally took the top spot in the medical field. Her acupuncture achievements had also boosted his hospital's reputation, pushing it to become the country's top hospital.

However, when Lily developed kidney failure after excessive drinking, Josiah had asked Scarlett to donate one of her kidneys to Lily since they were compatible.

She had refused with the thought that she wouldn't be able to continue working at Josiah's hospital if she were missing a kidney. How could she help him maintain his spot at the top of the medical field then?

Scarlett never would have imagined that Josiah would lie her on the operating table after she collapsed from exhaustion one night after working overtime for an entire week. She had been shocked awake when he switched on the blinding lights.