Thus, Roxanne reminded Jones, “Mr. Lann, we can’t delay any further in treating Mrs. Lann’s condition. We have to stabilize it as soon as possible. Otherwise, she’ll be in mortal danger if her blood pressure gets too high and her heart can’t keep up.”
Jones solemnly nodded, but there was a helpless look on his face. “I know. That’s why I hired so many psychologists, but the main issue we now have is Yennefer’s instant agitation upon waking up. She doesn’t have a period of calmness that will allow her to receive her treatment.”
“Maybe I can lend you a helping hand with that if you trust me,” Roxanne muttered. As if he had finally found a buoy in the middle of the vast sea, Jones visibly brightened up. “Of course, of course! You have no idea how happy I am to hear you say that. No matter what methods you use, you have my full support.”
Right as Jones said that, Roxanne tugged Lucian. She then leaned closer to his ear to whisper to him her plan. Frankly, she was not confident in that plan; she was worried that Jones would not agree to it.
Nevertheless, Lucian nodded and gave her a look that told her he would relay the message to him. At that, Jones blinked in confusion. Are there any other factors they need to consider?
Lucian easily said, “Mr. Lann, here’s what Roxanne wanted to say. We have to let Mrs. Lann soak in hot water first before performing acupuncture on various acupuncture points on her body. That way, we’ll be able to make her regain her mental clarity.”
“That’s fine. Why are you worried about that at a time like this?” Jones was open to trying any kind of method for his wife. Hearing that, Roxanne became a little more confident. Lucian also gave her an encouraging look.
Since there was no time to lose, Jones immediately told the housekeeper to prepare a huge tub of hot water while he went to talk to Robert and the other psychologists about it. Once his wife regained mental clarity, the psychologists would be able to take the opportunity to provide therapy for her.
Roxanne started cleaning all of her needles with an alcohol burner to sterilize them. Lucian helped her out. Once everything was prepared, Jones carried his wife’s thin body into the bathroom.
He then slowly took off all of her clothes and gently placed her into the tub at Roxanne’s request. The water was so hot that even in her deep sleep, Yennefer furrowed her brows in response. Roxanne quickly moved over to Yennefer with her needles.
“Mr. Lann, you can leave now, but please ask the lady who filled the tub earlier to come in,” Roxanne told him. Jones nodded and left the bathroom. The housekeeper soon entered.
Roxanne then asked the housekeeper to hold Yennefer’s body up so that Roxanne could begin inserting the needles from the back of Yennefer’s neck. One after another, she inserted the needles.
Roxanne did every insertion meticulously. Once she inserted the needle, she would even gently twist it so that it would reach the ideal spot to agitate the acupuncture point.
“Ma’am, please turn her around,” Roxanne said once she was done inserting the needles into Yennefer’s back. The housekeeper had to hold onto Yennefer tightly to stop the latter from slipping into the water, and it was laborious.
Not long after, both Roxanne and the housekeeper started sweating profusely.
The acupuncture session lasted over an hour. Beads of sweat had gathered on Roxanne’s forehead. She had been hunched over the entire time, so her muscles were protesting.
Nevertheless, she did not think of it as a tiring job, for her focus was fully on Yennefer. When she inserted the last needle into the center of Yennefer’s crown, the housekeeper exclaimed, “Doctor! Mrs. Lann is awake!”
Upon waking up, Yennefer surveyed her surroundings and noticed the presence of both Roxanne and the housekeeper. She then slowly recollected herself.
“Laura, this is…” Yennefer recognized the housekeeper, but she did not know who Roxanne was. Taking in the calm expression on Yennefer’s face, Roxanne sighed in relief.
“Mrs. Lann, she’s Dr. Jarvis,” the housekeeper merrily informed her before hurrying out to get Jones. Despite the swell of relief in her heart, Roxanne. continued keeping a close eye on Yennefer, fearing that Yennefer’s moment of clarity would not last long.
Jones rushed into the bathroom with clothes in his hands. When he saw his wife returning to her usual gentle demeanor, he started thanking Roxanne profusely.
“Jones, what are you doing? Dr. Jarvis… isn’t Lucian’s wife, is she? I thought they were about to marry. What’s going on with me?” It had been a long time since her condition flared up, so the last thing she remembered was a moment from a long time ago.
“Mr. Lann, please dress Mrs. Lann quickly. Is Professor Zucker ready?” Roxanne anxiously asked. Jones nodded. Once Roxanne was out of the bathroom, he quickly put on clothes for his wife.
“Jones, what happened? I… What happened? Did I have another episode? What about our son? Where’s our son? We’re at home, right? Is our son back in the country?”
It seemed like the last thing Yennefer remembered had been their trip to Alendor when they encountered thugs. More specifically, the moment when James shot the thugs dead.
Jones tensed up. Worried that his wife would recall what happened and revert to her previous state, he quickly redirected her attention by changing the topic. “We’re back. We’re about to attend Lucian and Roxanne’s wedding. You know, the woman from earlier?”
Jones knew that his wife was most concerned about their son at the moment, but he did not dare to mention James.
“Is that so? So that’s the miracle doctor, Roxanne! She’s so pretty and sweet. She’s such a good match for Lucian. Did they come to our place to tell us about their wedding themselves?”
Yennefer did not realize Jones was putting on her clothes for her as she chatted with Jones, who was anxious. He then led his wife out of the bathroom and back into the room. The next sight that greeted Yennefer frightened her.
Robert had a team of doctors behind him, and they all had grim expressions on their faces. Any ordinary person would be wary upon seeing them, fearing that something bad had happened. Fortunately, Lucian and Roxanne appeared with smiles as they approached her.
“Mrs. Lann, I hired these people for a product survey. If it’s okay with you, why don’t we go to the living room to work with them?”
Yennefer had a good impression of Lucian, sol her attention went to Lucian immediately as she returned the smile.
“Which product is it? Lucian, you’re about to get married, so why are you still concerned about a product? But I have to admit, Ms. Jarvis seems like a sweet and gentle woman. You two are really a match made in heaven,” Yennefer said, chuckling.
When Jones realized his wife’s mood had stabilized, he inwardly praised Lucian’s swift improvisation. To Yennefer, Lucian was just like her godson, so she let him pull her toward the living room.
Roxanne then quickly reminded Robert and the others, “Professor Zucker, you have to take this slow. Don’t rush it. Just play along with what Lucian said earlier-that you’re here for some kind of product survey. Then, slowly and subtly start treating her condition.”
“Yes. We’re professionals, so you don’t need to worry about that,” Robert muttered and stiffly nodded. The group of psychologists then went to the living room.
Providing professional psychological guidance and assistance was beyond Roxanne and Lucian’s capabilities. The two left the Lann family mansion, returning to the car where James had anxiously waited for some time. His perturbation was evident on his face.
“Lucian, Roxanne, how’s the situation? Is my mom all right?” Lucian replied displeasedly, “Well, it’s both good and bad. Roxanne has temporarily brought Mrs. Lann’s condition under control. Professor Zucker and his team are working on psychological intervention. Don’t worry too much; there will be a solution.”
James was taken aback, apparently not knowing what had happened. Roxanne, however, knew her husband’s feelings well and immediately started “lecturing” James.
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
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