The Double or more Life of the Fake Heiress (Mirabella) novel Chapter 386

"There are many causes for neuralgia, but in James' case, it's due to a trauma," Mirabella said in a measured tone.

Wyatt scratched his head. "But he doesn't have any visible injuries."

James had been resting and recuperating, not having lifted a finger for any strenuous activity.

"Latent complications," Mirabella uttered succinctly. Then, she turned back to face James, pulling back the light blanket covering him. Her slender fingers pressed gently against several spots on his chest, "Do these areas hurt more?"

James grunted, not bothering with words or a nod, but his expression said it all. Mirabella withdrew her hands.

Watching Mirabella pinpoint the source of the ailment with such precision, Nikolai couldn't help but feel a pang of admiration. He had previously thought of her merely as an adept apothecary, well-versed in pharmacology, but now it was clear that her medical skills were also formidable.

"Acupuncture would be the best treatment for James' condition, but when I tried it just now, it only intensified his pain. So I dared not continue with the needles, nor can I force him to take painkillers for fear of triggering some underlying chronic issue," Nikolai said with a wry smile, his concern evident on his face.

Mirabella was silent for a moment, then looked at James and said simply, "Hang in there for a bit longer. I'll be right back with something."

James' lips were a bit too red from him biting them, but he managed a faint smile. Despite his pallor, there was a strangely attractive allure to his appearance. "Alright."

With a subtle narrowing of her eyes, Mirabella turned and walked away.

Wyatt, witnessing this, felt the urge to follow her but eventually stayed put, his gaze returning to James. Seeing the smile still playing on James' lips, Wyatt felt a pang of discomfort. Despite the obvious discomfort, James was still putting on a brave face. Hopefully, Ms. Mirabella would return soon to ease some of the pain.

Back at her house, after greeting Zach, Leo, and Shawn in the living room, Mirabella prepared to head upstairs.