**Aria POV
“Just one more session and you should be good as new," I said cheerfully.
I had just finished giving Chris another dose of aconite and redressing his wound, which seemed to be healing nicely.
“Thank you, I really appreciate all your help," Chris said with a smile. “You've saved my life."
“It's my job," I reminded him. “You paid me, remember?"
“True," Chris said with a chuckle, “but I get the sense that you're not just doing this for the money. You find purpose in saving lives, and it brings you joy and relief knowing that you do."
I didn't reply as I packed up my things. The way Chris looked at me so intently made me feel as though he was looking into my very soul and reading all of its contents.
I did not want to linger for too long.
Luckily, I didn't have to travel al
