Matthew nearly choked up with joy as his mother awoke, her energy and spirit now vibrant as a young woman's. He could barely contain his excitement—her stomach cancer must have been completely eradicated.
Still, he needed confirmation. Hands trembling, he blurted out, "Mr. Thorne, is my mother truly cured?"
Eldric's lips curved into a reassuring smile. "The disease is eradicated—not a trace remains. You have nothing to fear, Mr. Nathan." He produced a slip of parchment. "I'll prepare a restorative tonic steeped in rare herbs. Follow this prescription precisely, and with time, her strength will return tenfold."
Overcome with emotion, Matthew nearly kowtowed as he gripped Eldric's hands like lifelines. "Mr. Thorne," his voice cracked, "you've snatched my mother from Death's doorstep. This
