A Man Like None Other

“What garbage are you spewing? You’re not needed here. Get out!” Josephine barked, as she was worried that Jared would disrupt the treatment. “Fine. You’re the one that asked me to leave. I’ll be waiting in the corridor. In less than five minutes, you’ll be out there begging me to come back in.” The moment he finished, Jared opened the door and went out. After he left, no one bothered about him. Meanwhile, Jonathan carefully continued with William’s acupuncture treatment.

Soon, he was entirely drenched in sweat. After the last needle was inserted, William gradually regain his consciousness and opened his eyes. “Dad! My dad is awake, Dr. Watson. He’s awake. This is wonderful!” Josephine cried out jubilantly as tears filled her eyes. Just a moment ago, she was worried that he would never ever do so. When Jonathan saw William was awake, he, too, heaved a sigh of relief. After all, he barely had any confidence going in. Unfortunately, the moment Josephine and Jonathan sighed in relief, William began to tremble violently.

He looked to be in excruciating pain as his face started turning purple. “Dad! Dad!” Josephine yelled as she turned to Jonathan in panic. “Dr. Watson, why is this happening?” At that moment, even Jonathan was feeling so distressed that he was just stumped. “I… I don’t know why this is happening either. How did it turn out this way?” “Who are you asking? You’re the doctor here!” Josephine roared at the doctor in desperation.

Jonathan felt his panic intensify. If anything happened to William, he would have to suffer the consequences. “Dad, don’t scare me… Don’t scare me…” Josephine began to cry. “Ms. Sullivan, let’s take Mr. Sullivan to the hospital. I

wanted to send William there so that he could shirk his responsibility. If William died in the hospital, it would then not be his fault. “Do you take me for a fool? Given my dad’s condition, there’s no way he can make it to the hospital! You better save him! If not, don’t think you will survive this unscathed!” Josephine exploded, having lost her rational mind. The Sullivans were the wealthiest family in Horington. To destroy a

just went out. Perhaps he might have a solution. I think he probably knows a thing or two.” Jonathan’s words reminded Josephine of Jared. Still, it was not lost upon her that Jonathan had looked down upon him earlier, but was praising him now. Evidently, Jonathan was planning to let Jared

Jared was sitting along the corridor, expecting Josephine to come and see him. When the woman saw Jared was still there, she rushed up to him. Just when

Jared asked. Josephine kept silent, as she didn’t know how to answer. She didn’t fully

he could push the blame to Jared once the

Jared. “It’s not enough!” Jared shook his head. “Not enough?” Jonathan was stunned.