Insulting a corpse was not only a serious violation but also a criminal act. If the family chose to pursue it, Julian could face imprisonment.
Yet, Julian ignored Natalie's warning and continued with the acupuncture.
"Julian, you need to stop!" Natalie urged, her voice tinged with desperation. "He won't come back to life. What you're doing won't change anything. You saved Simon before because Jonathan's medicine worked. Even if his medicine was just a coincidence, it doesn't mean you can do this!"
"Julian, are you even listening to me?" she pressed on, frustration bubbling within her. "Do you really think your acupuncture will work every time?"
But Julian remained unresponsive, lost in his efforts. In a moment of exasperation, Natalie slapped him across the face.
Smack! The sound echo
