Mr. Chadwick handled everything, arranging for a private jet to fly them straight to Silverlake City.

By the time they landed, dawn was already breaking on the second day.

The hospital had been notified in advance of their arrival.

Without delay, they went directly from the airport to the city's most prestigious private hospital.

While Julia was still unconscious, the medical team conducted a full examination.

They had expedited everything-most test results would be ready the same day, though a few lab reports would still take a couple of hours at best.

Julia was settled into a VIP suite for the time being.

She hadn't been in the room for long when she woke up.

The moment Julia saw the unfamiliar surroundings, she completely lost control.

As Briony tried to calm her, Julia bit down hard on her hand, leaving deep, bloody marks.

Julia sobbed and cried incoherently. No one could soothe her.

She didn't recognize anyone. Her eyes were wide with terror, filled with a fear of the world around her.

Dr. Teague, the psychiatrist, suggested administering a sedative.

Ferdinand's voice was firm. "She's already had anesthesia twice on the way here. No more sedatives. Her liver and kidneys aren't functioning well-she can't metabolize them."

Dr. Teague protested, "But there's really no other option. For someone in her mental state, any more stress could be dangerous."

"Let me try something," Ferdinand said, pulling out his phone and calling his assistant. "Gifford, bring up my acupuncture kit."

"Acupuncture?" Dr. Teague eyed Ferdinand skeptically. "You think that'll work?"

"It's worth a shot," Ferdinand replied, then turned to Briony, his gaze gentle. "Ms. Kensington, do you trust me?"

little Nina was thriving today, it was all thanks

"I've always trusted you, Mr.

lips curved into a faint smile. "That's all the

handing

as Gifford lit a

Mrs. Hudson's head steady

the bedside, firmly holding

them, and with

tension in Julia's body visibly

Ferdinand kept going.

the eighth needle, Julia's eyelids fluttered

rate slowed, her blood pressure began

stood

Gifford let go.

simply drifted off to sleep, her whole body

up his kit. He turned to Briony. "I'll stay here and keep watch. You should go take care of

for the first time

human bite should

Mr.

her a warm smile. "No need

managed a small smile before stepping out

just coming back from a

bandaged hand and blurted out,

just a scratch. I'll

with you,"

together to the nurses'

Briony's hand, then applied some

the corridor, James asked, "How's Julia

Ellsworth did acupuncture.

James paused, then added, "I've already submitted all the evidence to

Briony nodded. "Good."

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