civilwarnovels Chapter 266 Identity Questioning
Chapter 266 Identity Questioning
Chapter 266 Identity Questioning
Harriet asked Aaron:
"Mr. Mosley, what exactly do we need to do?"
Aaron said, "To unify her 'life' energy all at once, given your current level, the risk is too great."
But if you just want to prevent the lines from getting too tightly wrapped, the difficulty becomes much lower.
"Where to begin?"
"First, check which part of her body is in the worst condition, and then treat that area separately."
After listening, Harriet nodded, then immediately sat down next to the girl and placed her palm on the girl's skin.
At this point, there was very little Aaron could do to help.
But he couldn't leave. If Harriet encountered any problems along the way, he needed to be there to answer them promptly, acting as her brain.
Harriet suddenly spoke up: "Sir, the symptoms seem to be concentrated around the liver and gallbladder, and the state of the mess here is daunting. I'm not confident I can completely sort out this area."
"There's no need to rush," Aaron said. "What you need to do is treat her as best you can without taking any risks."
"It's good that she's out of immediate danger."
"Yes, sir."
Harley nodded, then focused her attention on the girl in front of her.
She was highly focused, and there was not a trace of relaxation in her expression.
Aaron knew from this that the treatment would be extremely difficult.
This is both a test and a learning experience for Harriet, and she will surely learn a lot from this experience.
However, judging from today's conversation, it seems that although Harriet usually helps out at the library, she hasn't neglected her spiritual practice.
She should have remembered Aaron's advice and learned about the human body while studying the book "Life Never Ends".
Otherwise, she wouldn't have been able to accurately name the organ.
Time ticked by, but Harriet's treatment showed no signs of ending.
Although the tail end of winter was not yet gone, Aaron saw large beads of sweat sliding down Harriet's cheeks.
Before we knew it, it was evening.
Harriet finally withdrew her hand and turned to Aaron, saying:
"Sir, I've tried my best, but I simply can't sort out the chaos inside her body."
Aaron nodded: "How is she now?"
"It's definitely much better than at the beginning; at least there's no immediate danger to his life."
"How long exactly?"
"It should keep her alive for at least six months, maybe longer, depending on her vitality."
Will she wake up?
"If he gets some nutrition, he might wake up tomorrow."
"Great, if we continue treatment tomorrow, will there be any progress?"
Harriet shook her head: "I can't do anything about it. Those knots are too tight, and I can't control them with that much precision. If I try to break them by force, it will probably have an irreversible negative impact on her."
"Yes," Aaron nodded, "Let's not take any risks. There's no need for us to shoulder any more responsibility."
After saying that, he stood up and patted Harriet on the shoulder:
"You've worked hard, go and rest."
Harriet then stood up: "Yes, sir."
"besides-"
"What's wrong?"
Happy birthday, Harriet.
Harriet smiled. "Thank you, Mr. Mosley. Thank you for taking care of me and Cathy all this time."
Aaron smiled, and then the two walked out of the room together.
Harriet nodded to Aaron and then went to find Cathy.
Harriet sacrificed time alone with Cassie today, and Aaron decided not to disturb them for the rest of the day.
When Dick saw Aaron come out, he immediately approached him.
He said, "Mr. Mosley, how is the situation?"
"We have done everything we can while remaining conservative. Although we haven't cured her completely, she should be out of immediate danger."
Upon hearing this, Dick immediately bowed deeply to Aaron:
"Thank you, Mr. Mosley."
"Her condition will most likely relapse," Aaron said. "The specific time should be in about six months."
Dick asked, "What should I have done then?"
"You should get a doctor to take care of her," Aaron shrugged.
Dick asked, "What if the doctor is powerless to help?"
Aaron shrugged. "Then we can only leave it to fate."
Dick scribbled his hair deeply, and after a moment, he said,
"Sir, may I bring her back in six months for your treatment?"
"I can't guarantee what the future holds, but you can give it a try."
"Thank you, sir."
"It's mainly thanks to that girl, Harriet. You should go and thank her."
"I will," Dick nodded.
"Also, remember to feed the patient something; she's very weak right now," Aaron said. "If she gets enough nutrition, she might wake up tomorrow."
"Yes, sir, I understand."
Having explained everything that needed to be explained, Aaron nodded slightly and watched Dick walk into the room.
Aaron had some questions for Dick, especially about the forbidden book.
However, Dick seems to be overly worried about the girl right now.
Dick probably won't leave the town until the girl wakes up.
So it's okay to leave those things for later.
Aaron walked toward the registration desk, and François found him:
"Sir, would you like to make dinner?"
"Of course, make it a big feast for Harriet's birthday."
"Yes, sir."
Aaron stood behind the registration desk and began to read. After a while, Dick came out, holding the girl in his arms.
He bowed deeply to Aaron, then left the library.
At dinner, everyone raised their glasses to celebrate Harriet's birthday.
Harriet appears to be nineteen years old.
If she were a noblewoman, and still unmarried at this age, she would be considered an older single woman.
However, the average age for ordinary people to get married is slightly longer, so she didn't show too much urgency and was still happy to be a year older.
But the more important reason is probably that she already has someone who favors her.
Aaron smiled slightly; it had been a long time since anyone had celebrated someone's birthday.
By the way, the last time was when Anne and Lola were still around.
I wonder how those two girls are doing lately.
The night passed quickly.
The next morning, Cathy, Harriet, and François were sitting in the hall reading.
Just as Aaron had predicted, Dick arrived.
Dick said to Aaron, "Mr. Mosley, thank you for your help yesterday."
"Hmm, is the girl feeling better?"
"She woke up this morning, which is why I was able to come here to thank you and leave her in the care of others."
"That's good," Aaron nodded.
Dick remained silent for a moment, his eyes fixed on Aaron's face.
Finally, he asked:
"Sir, how old are you?"
Aaron laughed and said, "Few people ask me my age. I've lived in a daze for a long time and don't remember my exact age, but I'm actually a little older than I look. Why do you ask that?"
"Because Anne said you are her father," Dick said, "and you look at most like her brother."
Upon hearing the name "Annie," Aaron's attitude instantly became serious:
"Anne said I'm her father? I don't remember her ever saying that in front of outsiders?"
Moreover, since Lola arrived, Anne has never mentioned the topic of "father" again.
Dick thought for a moment, then said:
"At the time, she seemed to have said 'guardian'."
"Ha, then that's it!" Aaron laughed happily. "Annie is a meticulous girl and doesn't talk nonsense. If we're talking about her guardian, then I'm definitely the one who should be chosen."
"I see," Dick nodded in sudden realization. "No wonder you and she don't share the same last name."
Aaron asked, "How is Annie?"
"I saw her more than a year ago, and I don't know how she is doing now."
"What was her condition at the time?"
Dick replied, "Very energetic."
Aaron couldn't help but smile from the bottom of his heart: "That's good."
"Oh, sir, look at this. Annie gave it to me."
As he spoke, Dick pulled a book out of his pocket.
Although Aaron hadn't read "How to Train Your Dragon Uriel's Fitness Manual" for several years, he remembered its contents perfectly.
Aaron asked, "Have you read this book?"
"Yes, sir."
"Is there anything you don't understand?"
"I've only read the first small part, and haven't read the rest yet. So far, I haven't encountered any problems."
"Hmm," Aaron nodded, "So, do you know about dragons?"
"I am a knight, and becoming a dragon-slaying hero is probably the dream of most knights, so I have learned some things about dragons from stories or books."
Aaron said, "Dragons are proud creatures, and it is precisely because of this that they have a nature that is unwilling to share, which will eventually evolve into greed."
Dick seemed puzzled: "Sir, why are you suddenly saying this?"
"Uriel's book records the profound mysteries related to 'dragons.' This ancient creature can naturally grant you unparalleled power, but it can also corrupt you with its dragon-like habits. Mr. Buchanan, when using this power, remember to guard against greed."
Dick replied, "No need to worry, sir, I have little interest in money."
"Greed is not just about money; you may covet something more abstract. If you can't extricate yourself in time, you may fall into a deep obsession."
“Thank you for your guidance, sir,” Dick said, “but I brought this book to you because I wanted to tell you something else.”
"explain."
"I want to propose to Anne through you."
Upon hearing this, Aaron nearly had a stroke.
A marriage proposal?
But he remained calm: "Mr. Buchanan, what do you mean by that?"
Dick then recounted his brief encounter with Anne to Aaron.
Aaron immediately understood what the girl meant after hearing this.
Anne was never a shy girl; she never resisted expressing her feelings directly.
If Anne truly had some affection for this man named Dick Buchanan, she wouldn't have given such a vague response.
Clearly, Anne simply wanted Dick to bring the forbidden book and come to the library with it to find Aaron.
In other words, Dick was used as a tool by Anne.
When did this girl really turn into a bad woman?
At this moment, Dick interrupted Aaron:
"Sir, what are you laughing at?"
Hearing this, Aaron realized he hadn't managed his facial expressions well.
He cleared his throat: "Nothing, just remembered something happy."
"I see... So, what's your answer now?"
"I refuse," Aaron said without hesitation.
Dick frowned: "Why?"
"I'm different from most guardians you've met. If Annie really meets someone she's willing to entrust her life to, I will naturally bless her without reservation. But clearly, she has no feelings for you."
Dick retorted, "If she had no feelings for me, why would she give me this book as a token of our love and have me use it to propose to you?"
Upon hearing this, Aaron knew that Dick was completely captivated by Anne.
This girl really doesn't hold back when it comes to ruining innocent young men. Now, this mess has fallen on Aaron's shoulders again.
But now, Aaron has no choice but to find a way to resolve this matter; otherwise, Dick might not be able to extricate himself from Annie's ambiguous words.
"You've only met once, I don't believe you can develop any deep feelings for each other. As for why Anne gave you that book, I think it's because Anne is too kind and couldn't bear to refuse you to your face, so she hoped to persuade you to give up the idea through me."
Dick said, "But sir, you're not Anne. How can you be sure that what she means is exactly what you think she's saying?"
"And you are not Anne either. You cannot disprove my assertion, but the decision is in my hands."
Aaron paused for a moment, then continued,
"Besides, when you came to me yesterday, you were holding another woman in your arms. Having witnessed that scene, how could I possibly entrust Annie to you with peace of mind?"
Upon hearing this reason, Dick's lips moved as if he wanted to explain.
But he hesitated to speak, as if he had some unspeakable secret.
In the end, Dick said nothing, but simply lowered his head in dejection.
Just then, Aaron heard a voice:
"It was my choice to come along; it has nothing to do with him!"
The sound was loud, and Aaron looked in the direction of the sound.
He also noticed that Dick, Casey, and the others were looking in that direction as well.
That was a pretty young girl, hands on her hips, looking smug, and facing Aaron with a serious expression.
This is the girl who got sick yesterday.
Harriet's technique looks pretty good; this girl is already so energetic!
Dick was the first to tense up: "Miss Peggy, what are you doing here? Where's David? He should be taking care of you."
"I'm worried about you. I knew you were no match for that woman's father."
As the girl named Peggy spoke, she walked towards Aaron, arrogantly declaring, "My relationship with Dick Buchanan isn't what you think. I came here on my own!"
Aaron smiled and said, "But he cares about you very much. When you fell ill yesterday, he was so worried that he was even willing to give his life for me."
"That's because he has a duty to protect me," Peggy said.
"obligation?"
"That's right, my name is Peggy Payton. My father and brother are both Earls of the Payton family, and also Lords of Dick Buchanan."
Payton-Aaron frowned slightly. The surname sounded familiar.
Just then, Casey suddenly walked over and asked Peggy:
"You said your last name is Payton?"
Seeing Kathy's reaction, Aaron instantly remembered the meaning behind that surname:
"Oh dear—"
Peggy nodded: "That's right!"
"Your territory is the Trough Harbor of the Montero Hills, and your flag is a tusked yellow dog?"
"Hmm—you know?"
Cathy ignored Peggy's question and continued asking her own:
Who is your father?
Upon hearing this, Peggy laughed and deliberately puffed out her chest, clearly proud of her father's identity.
"My father is Hubert Peyton, the famous loyal dog!"
Kathy, expressionless, turned to Dick:
"She just said that the loyal dog is your master, and I heard that the loyal dog has a servant. Is that you?"
Dick's eyes showed a hint of doubt, but he still nodded:
"it's me."
In Aaron's memory, although Cathy was a duke, she was kind-hearted.
He always treats everything around him with kindness and compassion, infecting everyone around him with his gentle and amiable smile.
But at this moment, Kathy's face turned ferocious.
He bared his gums like a jackal whose territory had been invaded, his clenched teeth seeming capable of crushing steel.
Casey lunged at Dick.