Chapter 15: We Won't Save Your Daughter

Each zodiac sign had two treasures: one Beneware and one Malifact. It was mentioned by Lorenzo in our circle that there was a rumor that if all twenty-four zodiac treasures were collected, the power to rule the world could be gained.

Of course, Lorenzo said he didn't believe it and had never seen any zodiac treasures himself.

When I inquired about the white and black jade cups, Lorenzo sighed and shared that the white cup was his lover's favorite for its calming influence. She had mild insomnia when she was alive, so she often used it.

As for the black jade cup, he discovered by chance that it could suppress Sinwaft, which was why he named the coffee brewed with it "Worry-Free Coffee."

The treasures in my room's cabinet were passed down from Lorenzo's master, and some were found by Lorenzo himself.

I studied with Lorenzo for nearly two months, and as early summer approached, Lorenzo suddenly fell ill.

Alicia said Lorenzo's health had been poor for the past few years, especially after her mother passed away.

While in the hospital for a few days, Lorenzo opted to temporarily close the coffee shop. Customers in need could contact Lorenzo directly, and he would contact me if necessary.

Subsequently, Alicia and I alternated in looking after Lorenzo at the hospital until the end of May, when his health began to show signs of improvement. Then, Fiona told me that her partner had to leave on urgent business and hoped I could help her out.

I explained to Lorenzo and moved to the voodoo clinic.

Fiona was beautiful and indeed knew some witchcraft. After a few months, she had gained some fame in the neighborhood.

My primary task was to aid her with medication and provide assistance. Additionally, I seized the chance to acquire some fundamental witchcraft knowledge from her.

One day, while I was sitting in a chair looking at the medicine list, a car suddenly sped over and stopped at the entrance.

A man got out of the car and rushed into the clinic.

"Please save my daughter!"

Hearing his voice, I instantly remembered that this was the father of the little girl who fainted in the clinic a few months ago!

"What happened?" Fiona also recognized him and asked urgently.

"My daughter is unconscious again, just like last time!" The man was sweating profusely. "She's in the hospital now, and the doctors say she might not make it through the night!"

"Let's go!" Fiona, realizing the urgency of the situation, hurriedly grabbed the medical kit and was about to leave when she suddenly hesitated: It was Dennis who saved that girl last time. Moreover, she wasn't very skilled herself, and the doctors said that the little girl was on the brink of death. It would be pointless for her to go and make things worse!

Thinking of this, she hesitated and looked at me.

I felt even less confident, but since it was a matter of life and death, I couldn't refuse. I reluctantly said, "Fiona, I'll go with you!"

We all got in the car and headed straight to Evergreen Hospital.

Outside the emergency room, a bunch of people were pacing around, looking super stressed.

The man turned to the doctor and said, "I found the doctor who saved my daughter last time!"

Fiona and I stepped up to ask what was going on, and the doctor gave us a suspicious look, "Are you doctors?"

Fiona glanced at me and said, "I am."

Just then, the girl's mom showed up and, seeing us, rushed over, "Why are you here? I told you, you can't harm my daughter!"

She turned to the doctor and exclaimed, "I gotta tell you, it was this clueless doc who made my daughter pass out last time. We can't have them treating her!"

Hearing this, the relatives immediately surrounded us, yelling to get us out. The girl's dad tried to defend us but couldn't get a word in.

The doctor asked everyone to calm down and then turned to us, "Do you have a medical license?"

Fiona glanced at me and said, "I do."

"Last time, you used the wrong medication. According to the rules, you could be arrested."

Fiona's eyebrows shot up, "Who said I used the wrong medication! You can't make baseless accusations without evidence!"

"Evidence?" The girl's mom said, "You almost killed my daughter, isn't that evidence enough! And you had your brother treat my daughter without a medical license. I'm calling the police to charge you with murder!"

Seeing Fiona's face turn red with anger, I couldn't help but step in, "First, Fiona didn't use the wrong medication, the girl had another condition. Second, you accuse me of practicing medicine illegally, but may I ask, is lightly tapping your daughter's forehead and using a few drops of Tiger Balm considered practicing medicine?"

The woman was momentarily speechless, and I continued, "We could call the police and charge you with defamation! With your attitude, we might as well not save your daughter!"

With that, I pulled Fiona aside, and the girl's relatives lost their momentum, standing at the door waiting for news from the emergency room.

"Dennis, impressive!" Fiona whispered, giving me a thumbs-up. "I didn't expect you to be so articulate after spending just a few months at the orphanage!"

I smiled sheepishly. Under Lorenzo's guidance at the coffee shop, I had indeed changed a lot recently.

As we were talking, the hospital doctor who had initially spoken to us walked over, "Hello, young man. If I'm not mistaken, you must be Dennis from Joyful Cafe, right?"

I was taken aback and nodded, "And you are?"

"My name is Samuel Williams. Lorenzo was my cousin."

I suddenly remembered that Lorenzo was also staying at this hospital. A few days ago, when Samuel visited, I mistook it for a routine doctor's visit, unaware of their familial connection.

Samuel was on the verge of speaking when the emergency room door abruptly swung open, revealing two doctors with grave expressions. "The situation is not good. The patient might not make it through the next hour."