Chapter 351
Cherise looked at the bitter smile on Carson’s face, walked over and patted his thin shoulder.
“Thanks, my child. So, I started traveling back and forth between Larkston and Yasvissa. Whenever I had time, I used the pen names I created for those books I compiled for you to write letters and send things to your grandma.
“But most of my time was spent searching for a way to eliminate the cursed worms. Unfortunately, I was too slow, unable to keep up with their changes.
“I remember clearly, it was the first month I left Yasvissa, and I cut off my first toe. The night–time episodes of pain became more frequent.
“Some wealthy friends in Betrico who had experience with breeding cursed worms told me that once you’re infected, it’s a dead end, especially for someone like me who had transferred the worms through serum. The consequences would be even
worse.
“But I wasn’t ready to give up. I’m a doctor, and I’m still a young man with a strong ability to learn. I still dreamed of going back to Saphira to see your cheerful and bright grandma once more.
“In fact, I did go back, timing it so I wouldn’t run into your grandma’s class. While she was teaching. I watched from a When her class was over, I would leave or sometimes help teach another class.
“Luckily, I later discovered that acupuncture could somewhat control the cursed worms. For about a month straight, there were no relapses.
“I was thrilled. For the first time, I confidently went back to school to see your grandma, bringing her a lot of books that I thought were great. I’m not sure if she read them, but I’m certain you did.
As Carson said this, a faint shyness spread across his face. “Unfortunately, the good times didn’t last long. Not long after, the symptoms returned, and I had to cut off my second toe.
“Life became a constant cycle of ups and downs. Then, a very serious landslide occurred near Yasvissa and the Saphira area. and there were countless casualties.
“I was afraid it might affect Saphira, and I couldn’t bear to see the lack of medical staff at the rescue site. So I returned to Yasvissa and participated in the relief efforts.
“What I never expected was that this would be my last time returning to Yasvissa.
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“Perhaps it was the exhaustion from the rescue mission. Working nonstop day and night, the cursed worms began to flare up again. After returning to Larkston, it was out of control. The rot spread almost up to my knees.
“A friend of mine from the cursed worm’s place of origin told me I needed to use acupuncture on a large scale to block it, or else I would be dead for sure.
“At that moment, I spent two hours making a decision. During those two hours, I wrote my will. That will is still in the law firm in Yasvissa, but it’ll never need to be used anymore.
Cherise understood the meaning of his words immediately, He used to think he would pass away first, and the will would pertain to her grandma. But later on, unfortunately, her grand had already passed away before he did.
She remained silent, quietly listening to Carson as he spoke. Carson seemed to wipe tears from the corner of his eye. “Two hours after I finished that will, I sealed needles at the base of my thighs and closed the acupoints.
“At my friend’s private hospital, he cried as he gave me anesthesia. That year, my once proud legs were gone.
“With no legs left, how could I face your grandma again? And how could I even go to her? I couldn’t walk, let alone drive.
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“It was that year, just months after losing my legs, that I found the way to eliminate the cursed worms.
“It was slow, but at least I confirmed that all the worms in my body had been eradicated. I wrote a book about the method. I’ll give it to you later.
“Betrico is a complicated place. Having an extra skill means more safety. I suppose that’s about it. Do you have any questions, Cherise?”
Cherise looked at the elderly man in front of her, whose hair had turned completely gray and who had lost both his legs, yet remained optimistic. She couldn’t help but feel her heart grow heavy.
“Without him saving Grandma,,without him changing her fate, without his constant support behind her, Grandma would never have been able to live so peacefully in Saphira. And perhaps, I wouldn’t even exist in this world, Cherise thought.
Cherise didn’t dare ask Carson about Megan’s husband or family because she could tell that he had truly cared for her grandma, and it would be inappropriate for her to do so.
She shook her head. “No, I don’t have any more questions!
Carson looked at her lovingly. “Really? No more questions? I’ve told you about Amelia. Don’t you want to ask abou Or what about her relationship with the Muller family?”
Cherise shook her head again. “No, I don’t want to ask. There’s no need.”
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Carson moved his wheelchair forward a bit, looking at Cherise. “Cherise, if there’s something you want to do, just go for it. Don’t hold back.
“What’s terrifying isn’t witchcraft, but the human heart. Girl, you don’t need to be too strong. When you need someone to protect you, don’t hesitate to speak up.
“From now on, you don’t just have your husband, but you’ll also have me behind you. Your grandma is gone, and I no longer have anyone to protect. So, could you give me a chance? Let me protect the people she wanted to protect?”
Cherise nodded without hesitation. “And please, let me take good care of you in return.”
“Thanks, my child,” Carson said with great satisfaction. ‘Amelia’s granddaughter is wonderful. In terms of intelligence, emotional intelligence, and fate, she’s much better than her biological mother and even her grandma, he thought.
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