Vivienne nodded thoughtfully. It seemed that the entity within Jasper had a consciousness after all.

Gracefully setting the cup down, Vesper continued to instruct Vivienne, “Make sure you visit your grandfather on the ninth of every month. Take note of every pulse, remember it, and record it. Find the pattern. If you want to rid Jasper of this thing entirely, it will take a considerable amount of time.”

"I understand. Thank you for your guidance, Mr. Linklater," Vivienne replied with a polite nod, though her eyes betrayed a flicker of determination.

Percival approached with his smartphone in hand. “Would you mind if we exchanged contact details, Mr. Linklater? In case anything else happens with Jasper, we could reach you promptly."

"I do mind," Vesper curtly refused, his aloof demeanor mirroring Vivienne's when they first met.

Unperturbed, Percival simply said, "I just wish to be able to reach out for help when necessary."

"Your fiancée is more than capable. The title of Specter Healer isn't just for show," Vesper said, nodding towards Vivienne with a hint of pride.

Vivienne blinked in surprise. "You know of me?"

"Of course. We're both in the medical field. Who hasn't heard of the Specter Healer?"

"Compared to you, my achievements are modest. I insist, please, could you share a way to contact you?" Vivienne did not want to miss the opportunity to connect with this enigmatic figure.

Vesper remained steadfast in his refusal. "My consultancy fees are steep, Mr. Perez. Make sure the payment is transferred to my account. Here's my account number."

Yuri accepted the card with both hands. "Of course."

Vivienne and Percival exchanged a look, realizing Vesper had no intention of leaving any trace behind.

Upon examining the card, Vivienne found nothing but Vesper's name. No leads.

This man was definitely more than he seemed.

Yasmine burst in from preschool, making a beeline

chorused, wrapping her

of laughter breaking on

by his laughter, the girls released Vivienne and sidled up

are you looking at, munchkins?"

used to think Percival was the most handsome man ever, but you're even more handsome." Yasmine nodded eagerly, "Yeah, Percival is now in second

Percival

to Vivienne, his eyes playfully asking, 'Am I not the

a reassuring gaze, 'Of

about the

beside his daughters,

they shouted

we're talking about looks ranking, not my place at

"Yeah, fourth," Natalia reaffirmed.

Maddox was second, but now

beats me?"

seriously. "Uncle Maddox said, men devalue after marriage. You, Uncle Fredrick, and Uncle Luke all lost on that account. Such a

stay away from my

in Sea City, Maddox sneezed mightily and turned up

the playful girls, Vivienne was

intricately made shoes from his bag. They were handcrafted with gold laces, exuding a modern chic rather

like these shoes, Natalia,

Mommy has

agreed. "Yes,

side. "Girls, mind your

just smiled and fitted the shoes on their feet, a perfect

yours, a thank you for

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