Chapter 681

Shay strolled up to Oliver with a smile that made it seem like everything was

perfectly fine, locking eyes with him. "Hey, big bro, didn't expect to see you here. Thanks for coming to check on Mom."

Oliver turned his head to speak with Josefina, completely ignoring Shay.

Rowan was fuming at Oliver's blatant disregard, ready to explode, but Sydney clutched his hand and shook her head, calming him down.

Rowan had no choice but to swallow his anger, forcing a smile. "Oliver, glad you could make it."

Oliver walked past Shay, holding Josefina's hand as they moved inside.

"Josie's a doctor. Let's have her take a look; maybe there's hope for improvement," Oliver said to Rowan.

This left everyone stunned.

Shay felt a pang of suspicion. Why would Oliver want Josefina to check on their mom? Was there some hidden agenda?

With these thoughts swirling, Shay smiled and said, "Big bro, Mom's leg was cursed, which is why she can't stand. Can Josefina lift curses too?"

Josefina responded, "I need to assess Mrs. Jiang's condition first. Only then will I know if I can help."

Rowan hadn't expected such a considerate gesture from Oliver. Could this mean their strained father-son relationship was healing?

A flicker of hope mixed with a touch of pride crossed Rowan's mind. It seemed Oliver was finally coming around!

Rowan's mood brightened instantly.

"Syd, maybe you should let her take a look. She might be able to help you."

With Rowan's words, Sydney found it hard to object.

Over the years, Sydney had been Rowan's emotional anchor, always

accommodating him. Rowan's macho attitude was tolerated only by someone like Sydney.

"Alright, let Josie take a look at my leg then."

Sydney's agreement prompted Josefina to step forward and lift the blanket.

Sydney's leg was swollen. After examining it, Josefina said, "I've got a salve with me. Apply it to your forehead, and let's see if it helps."

Josefina reached into her bag for the medicine, but Sydney refused.

"Josie, it's my leg that's the problem. How is applying something to my forehead going to help my leg?"

"Auntie, that's where you're

mistaken. This salve promotes

blood circulation and can work

magic throughout the body. Try it," and you'll see."

Oliver added, "If Josie believes it will help, there must be a reason. If you don't want to try, that's fine too."

Surprised by Oliver's calm demeanor, Rowan gave Sydney a look, signaling her to go along with it.

Sydney wanted to curse out loud but restrained herself, telling Josefina, "Then I'll give it a try."

As Josefina was about to apply the salve, Shay intervened, "Let me do it. No need to trouble yourself with such a task."

Josefina smiled, "Let me handle it.

You might not know the correct way to apply. It needs to be placed on specific acupoints, and I know them well."

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"I've studied medicine too; acupoints are no mystery to me," Shay retorted.

Rowan chimed in, "Shay, let Josefina do her thing."

Shay was furious but bit his tongue.

So, Josefina stepped forward to apply the salve on Sydney.

Secretly, Josefina had hidden a powder in her nail, and as she applied the salve,

she discreetly dropped the powder behind Sydney's ear.

Just as Josefina was about to confirm her suspicions, Sydney suddenly turned My forehead's I

starting to hurt. I throne. allergic to the salve. Sorry, Josefina, but can't use your medicine. It's making me feel all wrong.