The Bond Between Us ( Anastasia and Herman) novel Chapter 558

Anastasia stared at the dozens of herbs spread out before her, some looking so similar she couldn't tell them apart.

Some herbs were warming, others cooling. It all depended on the ailment.

Pattie nodded confidently, "I know all of them."

James raised an eyebrow, "How do you know?"

"I learned from Uncle Morris," Pattie replied earnestly. "Whenever he was drying herbs, I'd ask a million questions, and he'd tell me everything."

It suddenly clicked for James. Pattie was always there, peppering him with questions, and he’d answer without much thought.

To him, Pattie was just a curious kid.

Excitedly, James challenged her, "Alright, let's see. What are these five herbs in the basket, and what do they do?"

Pattie glanced at the basket, picked up one herb and said, "This is Pennyroyal, good for diuretics, detox, and reducing swelling. This one's Angelica, it fights off the cold and relieves pain..."

Pattie got every herb right, along with their effects.

These were the very herbs they used to treat Tavon.

James was over the moon, "A prodigy! Herman, your daughter's a medical genius! I only mentioned them a couple of times, and she remembered it all!"

Anastasia was equally thrilled, planting a kiss on Pattie's forehead, "Sweetheart, you're amazing."

Herman was proud too and seized the moment to ask James, "So, will you take her on as an apprentice?"

"Absolutely," James replied without hesitation. "She's a natural. She's only six, right? Herman, let me tell you, in medicine, natural talent is everything. Without it, you could study forever and still be average."

With a slight smile, Herman said, "She's not quite six yet. Pattie, go ahead and call him 'Master.'"

Pattie caught on instantly, "Master, I’ll go make you some tea."

The tea ceremony was part of becoming an apprentice.