Chapter 30 Adrienne stared in disbelief . " Are you insane , Clarinda ?! " " Well , you're perfectly sane and so strong . You handle it ." Clarinda got back in the car and drove off without another word . Adrienne stood there , completely stunned . " What is she plotting ? " she wondered . " Playing hard to get ? " The next morning over breakfast , the thought hit her . And it was working . Corbin was acting differently . " Where's Clara ? Wesley said she picked me up last night . " Corbin came downstairs and sat across from her . He looked tired from the hangover , but still handsome . Adrienne had her story ready . " Yeah , she left for the clinic already ! ' Chapter 30 " This early ? " He was surprised . " Mhm ." She nodded calmly . She'd keep the move a secret as long as possible . She wasn't about to let Clarinda get what she wanted . " Playing hard to get ? In your dreams ! " Adrienne thought . His stomach was still upset from the night before . Corbin turned to Sarah . " Can I get that healing chicken broth Clara usually makes ? " Clarinda usually just left instructions . She rarely cooked . But ever since she found out about his stomach issues , she'd always have a fresh pot waiting the morning after he drank . One bowl always made him feel better . Sarah hesitated . " The healing chicken broth ? Mrs. Alden didn't make any today ... She usually tweaks the recipe depending on what seems to be bothering you . I wouldn't even know where to start . Not only had she not made it , she hadn't even come home . Chapter 30 Corbin pressed a hand to his stomach , frowning . " Has she been this busy lately ? " He hadn't seen her in days . And now she wasn't even looking after him . Back then , whenever he felt even slightly under the weather , she would prepare that broth and stay close , moving between the kitchen and his study . She liked to call herself his on - duty caregiver . " Uh , yes , " the cleaner said nervously . Adrienne cut in with a smile , studying his expression . " You know , Corby , I studied traditional medicine too . I can't just stay home with Leon all day . Any chance you could help me find a job ? " Corbin sipped his chowder absently . " You could work at Everhart Hospital . It's close . " " No , " she said sweetly , pretending to be humble . " I'm too rusty to see patients on my own . Never worked after graduation . Maybe I could start at a clinic ? Learn from someone experienced ? Chapter 30 " It'd be perfect if there were a real expert there , someone who could teach me . " Traditional medicine was all about mentorship . But taking on an apprentice wasn't like hunting for a job . Corbin couldn't just force it . And the only real master in Veyton , even in Western Aurivalia , was Clifton . Still , Corbin didn't say no . " Alright . I'll see what I can do . " *** The clinic was packed that morning . A steady stream of patients kept coming . Clarinda hadn't moved from her chair for hours until a nurse popped in cheerfully . " Long day , Clarinda ! That's the last appointment . " But there were a couple of walk - ins earlier . I told them we were full , but they're still waiting ." Clarinda took a sip of water . " Send them in . " The first had a quick visit . She wrote a prescription and motioned for the last patient . Chapter 30 It was a woman nearing eighty , accompanied by someone . She was thin and dressed simply but elegantly , with a natural grace that couldn't be hidden . As she entered , she closed the door firmly behind her , leaving her companion outside . Clarinda finished checking her temperature and withdrew her hand gently . " What seems to be the trouble , ma'am ? " The woman raised an eyebrow . " You're a doctor . Can't you tell ? " " Usually , yes . " Clarinda was known for her exceptional patience with patients . She smiled . " But all your vitals look perfectly normal . You really shouldn't be feeling unwell . You might just be a bit stressed . No need for any medication . Some rest and good nutrition should be all you need . " Though the patient wore light makeup that made it hard to judge her complexion , her voice was clear and energetic . Nearing eighty , she was in remarkably good health . " Who says I'm well ? " The woman glanced anxiously at the door , ensuring it was still shut tight , then raised her voice . " I'm not well at all ! I'm Chapter 30 miserable everywhere ! " " My grandson is nearly forty , still a bachelor . How could I possibly feel well ? " Clarinda checked her file . " Forty ? " The woman was seventy - eight . Even by the earliest marriageable age , her grandson couldn't be much over thirty . " He's thirty . That's basically pushing forty , isn't it ? At this rate , if he doesn't find a wife soon , I'll be worried to death . Come on , just prescribe me something . I need medicine ! " the lady insisted . Her words reminded Clarinda that both Corbin and Ambrose were the same age . Clarinda played along with a nod . " You're absolutely right . " How about a soothing herbal blend to ease your restlessness ? " Fall and winter were peak seasons for illness . Clarinda had been seeing patients for three straight days before the number of walk - ins finally began to slow down . " Thank you , Dr. Whitaker . You always say yes when I ask for an extra appointment . " Chapter 30 That afternoon , Clarinda wasn't on duty for consultations but was providing special treatment in the outpatient department . As she guided the patient through gentle stretches , the woman lying on the mat thanked her . She was nearly fifty , a long - term patient with severe kidney disease . Her family situation was difficult . She'd lost her son in middle age , and her husband was good for nothing . 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