Chapter 854

Chapter 854:

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Still shaking from shock, Jimena made a mistake while administering acupuncture to Casey, causing blood to drip from her temple. Just at that moment, Davey entered, and overwhelmed by fear, Jimena trembled in his presence and did not dare to erase the blood.

Aware of Davey's ruthless nature, knowing that he tolerated no mistakes, Jimena feared for her fate. Her second blunder could lead to a fate similar to that of the punished man's destroyed hand.

Faced with Jimena's desperation, Casey, with remarkable composure, hid the blood stain, pretending to be sick to fool Davey.

Later, when Jimena expressed her gratitude, Casey shrugged it off, saying, "It's nothing."

Their conversation soon turned to family matters, sharing stories with genuine warmth.

Casey, looking for a distraction from the awkwardness, started a conversation with Jimena once again.

Their method of communication, however, was unconventional.

Using dissolvable paper, they exchanged notes that disappeared upon contact with water.

This ingenious method, devised by Casey herself, served to elude Davey's suspicions and keep her secret.

Curious, Casey asked, "Dr. Hinks, why did you become Davey's personal doctor?"

Jimena sighed, writing her response. "If I didn't do it, my old father would, and he is prone to making mistakes."

Jimena's family history was a tapestry woven with various threads.

His father's roots were firmly planted in Aurora, where he honed his medical knowledge under his father's guidance. On the other hand, his mother was a native of Ambrosia. Their lives became intertwined when Jimena's father embarked on a trip to Ambrosia to study medicine, where he crossed paths with her mother. This chance meeting became a union that culminated in the birth of Jimena.

Their union marked the beginning of a new chapter, in which they settled in Aurora, despite its complex political landscape.

In Aurora, loyalty to the major families dictated survival, and a single misstep could prove fatal.

However, in the midst of this volatile environment, Jimena's parents found comfort in their unity.

When Jimena's father got tired of the turmoil Aurora was in, he made a firm decision. Once he fulfilled his duty of caring for his elderly father until his last breath, he decided to move his family back to Ambrosia.

In contrast to the troubled Aurora, Ambrosia represented a haven of tranquility. In Ambrosia, safety was not a concern, even in the wee hours of the morning, free from the fear of gunfire.

However, the previous doctor who worked for Davey died prematurely under mysterious circumstances. In the wake of this tragedy, someone suggested Jimena's father, famous for his skill in both traditional and modern medical practices.

Summoned by Davey, Jimena's father did not dare to refuse, even making arrangements for after her eventual death.

Jimena's heart sank upon hearing her father's instructions to her mother, prompting her to make the brave decision to volunteer in Davey's territory.

Jimena's exceptional skills as an acupuncturist impressed Davey, earning her a position. He didn't reveal it to his parents until later.

Despite her parents' fury and their desire to send her back to Ambrosia, Jimena refused to abandon her post. She argued that her youth and resourcefulness made her better prepared to handle crises, and that fleeing to Ambrosia would not protect them from Davey's influence.

«Dr. Hinks, do you want to go back to Ambrosia? Casey's gaze held a soft warmth as she asked the question.

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