Chapter 11 : Peters Condition Its possible , but it will require a week of continuous acupuncture , along with some rare and expensive herbs for supplementary treatment .
Mr.
Hester nearly leapt from his bed in excitement , his trust in Hope unwavering .
After all , she had managed to alleviate his pain with just one needle she was no ordinary person ! Really ? Thats wonderful ! Miss Newton , as long as you cure my illness , name any price you wish ! I dont want money , Hope replied .
I just need you to promise me one thing .
Mr.
Hester frowned .
This young lady was 1/12 Chapter 11 : Peters Conditionn + 5 Points from the Newton family , wassnt she ? Was this a ploy to take over the Hesséer familys assets ? If that were the case he would rather endure the pain than handbover the Hester Group to them .
However , Hope said , I want you tossever all ties with the Newton Group andheever cooperate with them again .
Why ? Arent you Miss Newton from thee Newton family ? Peter asked , confusedd .
Looking at Hopes humble appearance , Mar.
Hester realized something , Ill agree to your request , but only after youve cured myy illness .
Of course , Hope replied .
She estimated thee time and realized that given the ruckus theyy had caused , the nurses would have called forr the doctor by now .
2/12 Chapter 11 : Peters Condition + 5 Points I must go .
Well discuss your treatment further after youre cured .
Until then , I hope youll keep my involvement confidential .
Peter , please escort Miss Newton out .
Hope didnt refuse .
She needed to save money for Richards new company , and every bit helped .
As they left , the nurse and doctor arrived , followed by Mr.Newton .
Mr.
Hester , are you all right ? The nurse mentioned someone causing a disturbance , the doctor said , rushing to check on him .
A figure like Mr.
Hester couldnt afford any mishaps in the hospital .
Mr.
Hester waved them off , Its nothing , just 3/12 Chapter 11 : Peters Condition + 5 Points a misunderstanding .
Shes already left .
The nurse was indignant , But I saw her sticking a needle into your head ! This is no small matter ! What if she … Before she could finish , Mr.
Hester gave her a sharp look that silenced her immediately .
Mr.
Newton , frowned .
He had heard about the needle and suspected some unorthodox treatment .
Since Mr.
Hester was an important partner of the Newton family , any harm to him would affect the cooperation between the two families .
He added , Mr.
Hester , Ive informed my third son , who studied medicine abroad .
When he returns , he may be able to help .
Please dont let yourself be deceived .
4/12 Mr.
Hester recalled Hopes appearance and compared it to Mr.
Newton , who was clad in designer clothes .
No wonder Hope had made such a request .
With a cold expression , he replied , Please , Mr.
Newton , mind your own business .
I need to rest .
Everyone , please leave .
As he lay back , Mr.
Newton , unable to force the issue , left with a huff .
In the car , Peter glanced at Hope , who had removed her disguise and was now looking as stunning as ever .
His amazement and confusion were palpable .
Do you really think you can cure my father ? Hope turned to him , studying his face and 5/12 Chapter 11 : Peters Condition + 5 Points his lower body before answering , Of course .
And I can also cure your … erection problem .
Peters hand trembled , and he nearly swerved into the roadside grass , barely managing to regain control .
Flushing with embarrassment and shock , he stammered , How … how did you know ? I could tell , Hope pointed to his face .
Any decent doctor could spot it right away .
Peters face darkened further .
No one knew about his problem .
Though his friends often invited him to bars , he never got involved with women .
They all assumed he was gay , but only he knew the truth he wasnt disinterested in women ; he just couldnt .
6/12 Chapter 11 : Peters Condition + 5 Points How do you treat it ? Take a few doses of medicine .
Since his father trusted Hopes medical skills , Peter figured he might as well try it himself .
Noticing Peters hesitation , Hope sent him a friend request and then shared a prescription via Twitter .
Take one dose tonight , and youll see results by morning .
But if you want to cure it completely , one dose wont be enough .
Peter was skeptical but saved the prescription in silence .
He thought hed try it out on his father first ; if it worked , then hed let his father continue with her treatment .
After his condition was exposed , Peter 7/12 Chapter 11 : Peters Condition + 5 Points felt strangely exposed next to Hope .
Uncomfortable , he increased the cars speed , and before long , they arrived at his villa .
He quickly dropped Hope off and turned to leave without a word .
For the next week , Hope not only had to treat Easton but also Mr.
Hester .
Acupuncture was exhausting , so she decided not to return to the Newton family for now , avoiding any trouble they might cause .
She needed to focus on her work .
She slipped easily into Eastons house , surprised to see that the once overgrown yard was now neat and well kept .
The usual spot where she climbed the wall had been paved with stone slabs .
Had this been done for her ? She could have used the front gate , but old 8/12 Chapter 11 : Peters Condition + 5 Points habits die hard .
Plus , climbing the wall was more discreet and kept the Newton family from finding out and troubling Easton .
She looked up , hoping to spot Easton , but saw no sign of him behind the large windows on the second floor .
Rushing upstairs , she found Easton sitting in his bedroom , his expression dark and radiating an aura of frustration .

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Whats wrong ? Did someone make you angry ? Easton lowered his gaze , trying to conceal the unease flickering in his eyes .
No.
Hope was puzzled .
Had Easton simply been cooped up at home too long , causing his 9/12 IIILU TI Day and pulled out two packets of powdered herbs she had ground earlier one for itching and the other for inducing sleep .
She had prepared them on a whim while in the car .
This one is for itching ; this one is for sleep .
Keep them with you in case someone tries to harm you .
You can use them to protect yourself .
She handed the packets to Easton , feeling the warmth of his large , strong hands as he took them .
Hope couldnt help but trace the edge of his palm with her fingertip as she withdrew her hand .
No one is trying to harm me .
Though he said that , Easton still accepted the packets , the tension in his heart dissipating .
10/12 Chapter 11 : Peters Condition + 5 Points Hopes eyes drifted over the bruises on Eastons forehead and hands .
With injuries like these , dont tell me no one is trying to harm you ! Easton remained silent , his voice calm as he said , Theyre not human .
True Hope agreed , bending down and gently cupping Eastons face in her hands , tilting his head up .
Anyone who hurts you is garbage .
The softness of his face under her hands made Easton stiffen .
He tried to push himself back in his wheelchair , but Hopes expression became stern .
Dont move .
Her face drew closer , her warm breath 11/12 Chapter 11 : Peters Condition + 5 Points brushing against Eastons skin , disorienting him .
His gaze locked with hers , lingering on her full lips , then traveling down to her delicate chin , her pale neck ….
His hands tightened around the wheelchairs armrests as he quickly lowered his gaze , unable to meet her eyes .
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