Goodbye, Saintess. Novel

Chapter 151 The tension between us had loosened , at least slightly . I waited until Metis ' laughter subsided and asked again , " How much do I owe you for your treatment ? What would you like as payment ? " Metis ' smile vanished . She fixed me with a sharp glare . " Is that all there is between us , Sebastian ? Money ? " " Wait , that sounds wrong ! " I protested . Why did she make it feel like we had just spent the night together , and this was the awkward morning after ? She seized my collar and pulled me close , her face hovering near mine . " Does it ?

Because this is exactly my point ! " She stood on her toes , her lips nearly brushing against mine . " My treatment is priceless ! It cannot be measured in money ! " Her closeness had been building for a while , and I realized my heart was racing faster than I could control . " Then what am I supposed to do ? Should I ... propose marriage ? " I asked cautiously. Metis froze . Her cheeks deepened in color as she released me and stepped back . " I don't want you as a husband ! A man with a weak memory also has weak kidneys , according to Revarian medicine !

" She lowered her voice , her tone suddenly disappointed . " Besides , aren't you married ? Are you the type to abandon your spouse for a new lover ? " I blinked in surprise . " How did you know I was married ? And no , we are essentially divorced , just waiting on the legal side . That's it . She cheated ... and we never had children . " Metis looked up , stunned . Her mind drifted back to words her mentor had spoken seven years ago . Backe then ... " You have basically mastered everything I can teach , Metis . Now you should take your gift into the world .

But be warned : life beyond our mountain village is messy and complex . You must experience it yourself to understand fully . " Remember , your body is unlike anyone else's . Your constitution is unique . Keep that in mind when you are looking for a boyfriend . " Metis shook her head firmly . " No , I'm not interested in romance . I don't care about men . The only thing I care about is Revarian medicine . " Her mentor smiled gently . " Don't be so sure . When you meet a man you love , reason will not stop your heart from yearning ... Take this jade pendant .

It will help you recognize the man meant for you . If you meet someone you're interested in , get close to him . If the pendant turns red , that man is your true soulmate . " Metis found nothing remarkable in the pendant . She could not imagine jade turning red from anything , so she assumed it was merely a reminder to stay rational . Her first job after leaving her mentor was at a hospital , where she witnessed the worst and ugliest sides of Chapter 151 +25 Bonus humanity . She saw how cruel the world could be .

Even with her skills , she could not withstand ostracism or slander , much less challenge those with power . She quit that job and opened her own practice . She did not have many clients , but she was free to be the kind of doctor she wanted to be . Comments Support Share Sara Lili Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland's breathtaking cold.