Sophia grasped the gravity of Katelyn’s words and braced herself for what was to come, steeling her resolve.

By the time they finished, Sophia remained seated in the murky water, completely exhausted. Her hair was drenched, and she leaned back against the tub, panting from the ordeal.

Exhausted from the effort, Katelyn took a seat on a nearby stool and told Sophia, “This process requires three sessions. Depending on the outcome, that might suffice. If the results aren’t satisfactory, we’ll explore alternative treatments.”

Katelyn did not promise a cure after these intense sessions. Given her incomplete understanding of Sophia’s condition, she remained cautious in her approach.

Sophia tensed up at the mention of potentially needing more than three treatments, the memory of the pain still vivid. The torment of her previous toxic reactions paled in comparison to what she had just endured, feeling as though the agony of all future bouts had converged in one moment. This session hadn’t alleviated her pain.

Exhausted beyond words, Sophia felt powerless to debate Katelyn’s plan; she could only hope the proposed three treatments would suffice. Katelyn then instructed, “Take a shower to wash off and calm your skin. Afterward, you should rest without moving too much for a few days.”

After washing her hands, Katelyn exited the bathroom.

Alone in the tub, Sophia observed Katelyn leaving and began to sense subtle changes within herself. The effects of the treatment were proving superior to anything she had studied. The toxins seemed to be diminishing more significantly than expected. Though Sophia hated to admit it, the changes in her body made the truth undeniable.

Frustration welled up in Sophia as she realized that Katelyn’s expertise in toxins far outmatched her own understanding.

Meanwhile, Katelyn returned to the main house, showered, and relaxed on the couch, sorting through recent documents. It was a rare moment of downtime, as she had no plans to leave the house. Her phone vibrated with an unexpected message from Ashlyn.

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Katelyn glanced at the screen, her eyes widening at the content. “What? Could that be true?” She was stunned by the news, hardly believing it possible.

Without hesitating, Katelyn dialed Ashlyn. As soon as the call connected, she asked, “Are the details in your message accurate?”

Ashlyn confirmed with a cheerful nod. “Yes, it’s true. Surprised? It’s quite the twist, isn’t it? I’m now with Khalid.”

Even for herself, it felt surreal. She had long admired Khalid and had developed feelings for him. The realization that Khalid reciprocated those feelings left Ashlyn in utter disbelief.

Katelyn responded with a joyful smile. “That is indeed surprising and wonderful. Congratulations!”

Ashlyn had been back in Miexham for just a short time before she and Khalid became an item. Katelyn considered how swiftly everything had developed.

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