Chapter 43

Scarlett's brow furrowed when she asked, "Mr. Stroud, were you seriously injured in the past?" Xavier nodded slightly and hummed in response. She mulled over her thoughts for a moment before continuing, "Your body has quite a lot of issues. I may have a way to help you, but…" Xavier stared at her. He knew very well that it would be no easy task to deal with whatever he was afflicted with. They were all after-effects of the car accident from years ago. His personal physician was still researching ways to heal his body even now, but he had been unsuccessful in his attempts thus far. "Speak freely. I'm aware of the condition of my body. If it cannot be healed, it's not a big deal." Scarlett shook her head. "If I say I can heal you, then I will heal you. It's just that… I will have to charge a fee." "A fee?" Xavier asked, stunned. She nodded. "I've healed many people for free in the past, but rarely do any of them feel gratitude toward me for my efforts. They even think that I'm o