Substitute Marriage: Reborn As The Top Big-Shot - Chapter 27
Chapter 27: 026: Serve tea and admit the mistake
Translator: 549690339
Viola’s voice wasn’t loud, but it was commanding.
The short-haired girl never expected the new transfer student to be so fierce, using just one hand to immobilize her! She tried to break free from Viola’s grip, but the more she struggled, the tighter Viola held, as if her hand would break any second.
Enduring the pain, the short-haired girl said, “I’ll apologize! I’m sorry!” Hearing this, Viola loosened her grip slightly.
The short-haired girl looked at Fiona with some reluctance, her voice barely audible, “….sorry!”
Though the voice was very low, Fiona was still taken aback.
She never thought the short-haired girl would actually apologize!
The short-haired girl’s name was Lamphere.
A prominent figure in Class Six, she came from a wealthy family and had a bunch of followers, so hardly anyone at North Bridge High School dared to mess with her.
The other students in Class Six were shocked, their eyes filled with amazement.
The new girl was really something, taking on Lamphere on her first day — and actually winning!
“Not eaten yet?” Viola’s hand slightly tightened.
Lamphere drew in a cold breath, her face turning pale with pain. She immediately raised her voice, looking at Fiona sincerely, “Fiona Knight, I’m sorry! I was wrong!”
“Fiona, do you accept her apology?” Viola asked. Fiona was initially dazed, then nodded, “Um…”
This all felt like a dream.
No one had ever stood up for her before.
After her face was injured, Fiona had encountered many people who mocked her, watched with amusement, looked on coldly, or simply stayed out of the matter. But no one had ever stood up for her like Viola did.
Viola then slowly let go of Lamphere’s hand.
Without looking back, Lamphere ran out of the classroom.
She was the top girl at North Bridge High School, when had she ever lost face like this?
Watching Lamphere’s fleeing back, Viola put her hand on Fiona’s shoulder.
“Don’t be afraid, Viol s got your back from now on.”
A classic boss demeanor.
Fiona looked up at Viola, her heart filled with a mix of emotions, and after a moment stammered, “Vi, Viola.”
“Hmm?” Viola lowered her gaze to look at her.
“Su, Su…,” Fiona lowered her head, “Lamphere was right… I, I am really ugly.”
Viola smiled slightly, “Beauty and ugliness are just the superficial appearance. What’s important is not how others see you, but how you view yourself. After all, in a hundred years, both you and I will be but a handful of dust.”
Fiona just stared at her, tears welling up in her eyes.
It had been three years since her disfigurement.
This was the first time someone had said such words to her.
Yes, that’s right.
In a hundred years, who wouldn’t be just a handful of dust?
“So, can we be friends now?” Viola bent down slightly and reached out to Fiona, her voice soft, “Hello, I’m Viola.
Fiona looked at her, a long-lost smile on her face, her eyes curving into crescents above her mask as she reached out to hold Viola’s hand, “Viola.”
“Call me Vio.” Viola raised her eyebrows slightly.
Fiona laughed and said, “Vio.”
Friendships during student days are pure and untainted, established quickly especially between girls. After a day getting to know each other, Fiona now regarded Viola as a close friend with whom she could share anything.
In the evening after school.
Viola rode her bike to the Bennett Clan residence.
Linda Wilson was waiting at the entrance early, rushing up as soon as she saw
Viola, “Miss Thompson.”
Viola parked her bike, “Aunt Linda. “Linda Wilson really liked Viola Thompson, not just because of her good looks, but also for her unique temperament and calm personality. “Miss Thompson, you must be hungry since you just finished school. I’ve asked the kitchen to prepare some food for you. Please eat something first.”
“Thank you, Aunt Linda. I’m not hungry.” Viola continued, “Let’s proceed with the acupuncture directly. By the way, does Miss Bennett have any dietary restrictions?”
“She’s been observing them since yesterday.” Linda nodded.
“That’s good.’
Soon, the two arrived at Edith Bennett’s bedroom.
Edith Bennett was sitting on the sofa. When she saw Viola coming in, she immediately stood up and excitedly said, “Miss Thompson.”
She had dreamt of her recovery last night.
She was so happy!
This was the first time she had such a dream since her car accident, which made her believe even more that Viola must be her savior.
Viola nodded slightly, reached out to take Edith’s pulse, then said, “Miss
Bennett, I’m going to start the acupuncture now. It can’t be anesthetized, so it might be a bit painful at first. Don’t be nervous. If you can’t bear it, you can bite on this.”
With that, Viola handed Edith a folded towel.
“Okay.” Edith took the towel and nodded.
Viola picked up the golden needle and started applying the acupuncture.
First, it was the DU20 point, then the Shenting point, Shangxing point…
The movements were smooth and seamless, like flowing water, with no delay. From a distance, it actually had an agile martial arts beauty.
Linda was stunned as she watched from the side, her eyes wide open.
After all, she had only seen such things on television.
Edith clenched the towel tightly in her mouth, beads of sweat the size of soybeans rolling down her forehead.
However, as Viola applied the needles, the pain gradually subsided, disappearing completely in the end, replaced by a warm, comfortable sensation. It was very magical.
After finishing the acupuncture, Viola took out a self-made medicinal ointment from her bag.
The transparent ointment had a light fragrance.
When applied to the face, it felt cool and refreshing, without any adverse reactions.
This was her self-made regeneration ointment.
After applying the ointment, she used gauze to wrap Edith’s face in circles.
Soon, Edith’s face was wrapped in white gauze, with only her eyes and mouth visible. Viola used a pair of scissors to gently snip off the remaining gauze tail, then asked, “Does it hurt now?”
Edith shook her head, “No.”
Viola instructed, “For the next half month, avoid wind and water, stay in bed, observe a strict diet, sleep early and rise early. Don’t make large movements with your face, control your emotions, and avoid extreme sorrow or joy. During the wound healing period, it may feel a bit itchy, but remember not to scratch it with your hands. You must endure it! The gauze can be removed in half a month.”
Edith was extremely excited, “Miss Thompson, do you mean I will recover in half a month?”
“You could say that.” After a pause, Viola added, “However, recovery is conditional upon following my medical advice.”
“Don’t worry, Miss Thompson. I’ll listen to you!”
Viola packed her things and prepared to leave. “Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.”
“Miss Thompson, let’s add each other on WhatsApp.” Edith suggested.
“Sure.” Viola took out her phone.
The two exchanged WhatsApp numbers.
Linda was delighted, insisting that Viola stay for dinner. After hearing that Viola had other plans, Linda personally escorted her out.
Seeing his wife so happy, Harriet Bennett was worried that the greater her hopes, the greater her disappointment would be. He recalled Old Doctor Bruce’s words, “Considering Miss Thompson’s age, don’t have too high expectations. Besides, as Old Doctor Bruce said, any surgery has risks.” “Why are you such a buzzkill!” Linda frowned slightly.
“I’m just afraid you’ll be disappointed,”
Comparing Viola and Old Doctor Bruce, Harriet trusted Old Doctor Bruce more. That’s why he had just contacted Old Doctor Bruce — as long as Linda apologized to him, he would not stand idly by if anything urgent occurred.
Meanwhile, Old Doctor Bruce was looking through medicinal books.
Elizabeth Thompson poured him a cup of tea and asked, frowning at the phone call he had just hung up, “Master, why are you still bothering with Harriet
Bennett?”
“This matter has nothing to do with Harriet Bennett,” He was someone who could clearly separate grievances, Old Doctor Bruce took a sip of his tea. “It’s mainly because women are short-sighted. Just wait and see, Linda will come to serve me tea and apologize in half a month..”
