Chapter 126

Her eyes were wide and dark, clear like someone who'd led a sheltered life-looked like she hadn't been through much hardship or seen the ugly side of reality. When Elaine noticed Leslie looking at her, she gave a warm and friendly smile. "Hi sweetheart, and you are?" "Elaine, I called her over. She says she might be able to help with your condition." Elaine froze for a second, surprised, but then nodded calmly. "Okay. Thank you for coming." She didn't question it, just accepted it as is. It wasn't so much that she trusted Leslie-it was trust in Henry. Elaine believed Henry wouldn't mess around with her health. Leslie felt a quick warmth inside. If she hadn't messed up so much in her previous life, if the Green family and the Ackerleys hadn't schemed against her, maybe she and Broderick would've had a shot at happiness-maybe even a child. A maid handed over the acupuncture kit. Leslie took it, and looked over at Henry: "Mr. Holt, I can't have anyone else in the room while I'm working. P