Chapter 868
Celine smiled. “Come on, Bella, let’s sit down.”
“Okay!” Bella chirped.
Celine and Bella took one side, while Hailey and Jonah settled in across from them. The waiter began bringing out the dishes one by one.
“So, Celine, how are things going with Adam?” Hailey asked.
Celine didn’t want to burden Hailey with any worries. She knew that Hailey and Jonah were in the midst of a sweet reunion, a time for them to savor each other’s company without a care in the world.
“Don’t worry, Hailey. Things with Adam will be taken care of soon.”
Hailey nodded. “I’m glad to hear that.”
Jonah spoke up. “Ms. Tate, if there’s anything Mr. Alvarez needs assistance with, please feel free to let me know.”
Celine observed Jonah-once a struggling nobody, he had now risen to become a prominent figure in the business world. When paired with Hailey—a wealthy, pampered young lady-they truly made an ideal couple.
Love between equals had always been the most perfect kind, and theirs was no exception.
Celine looked genuinely pleased, her gaze fixed on Jonah’s face. “Mr. Pilsner, did sulfuric acid cause those burns on your face?”
Jonah glanced over at Hailey.
Hailey smiled warmly and said, “Jonah, I’ve already mentioned it to Celine. She’s Dr. C, the nation-renowned genius. I was hoping she could help with your treatment.”
Celine added, “Mr. Pilsner, if you don’t mind, could you remove your mask? I’d like to take a closer look at your injuries.”
Hailey’s eyes were filled with both encouragement and hope as she looked at Jonah. “Jonah, I don’t want you to feel like you have to hide forever. Celine might really be able to help you.”
Jonah smiled faintly. “Ms. Tate, my face is badly scarred. I’m afraid it might be unsettling, especially for Bella.”
With a bright smile, Bella chimed in, “Uncle Jonah, only people with ugly hearts are scary. I’m not scared at all!”
“Mr. Pilsner, I’m a doctor. It’ll take much more than that to frighten me,” Celine added.
Their warmth and kindness deeply moved Jonah. He could feel the sincerity in their care, and with no more hesitation, he reached up and removed his mask.
His scarred face was fully revealed.
Celine’s expression grew serious. “Mr. Pilsner… these injuries are extensive.”
Bella’s eyes welled up with emotion. “Uncle Jonah, that must’ve hurt so much, didn’t it?”
Jonah offered a faint smile. “It’s all in the past now.”
“Celine, do you think there’s still hope for Jonah’s face? Can it be healed?” Hailey asked.
The fact that Celine had described the injuries as “extensive” spoke volumes. Over the past three years, Jonah had sought out the best doctors in the world, but none had been able to offer any hope. s
“Mr. Pilsner, I can help restore your face,” Celine said.
Jonah paused, clearly taken aback. “Are you serious?”
Hailey’s eyes lit up with hope. “Celine, can you really help Jonah recover?”
Celine nodded firmly. “Yes, I can perform facial reconstructive
surgery for Mr. Pilsner. Howevel
there’s one catch-need avery rare medicinal herb.” s
“What kind of herb?” Hailey asked.
“It’s called snow lotus,” Celine replied. “It’s extremely rare and only blooms once every 50 years. You and Mr Pilsner will need to find a way to obtain it.” s
With the hope of restoring his face, Jonah nodded confidently. “Okay, consider it done.”
Hailey smiled brightly. “We’ll find it, Celine, no matter what it takes.”
Celine nodded. “Good. That’s the spirit.”
The four of them enjoyed a warm and lively dinner together. Eventually, it was time to part ways.
Hailey scooped Bella into her arms. “Bella, how about spending the night with me? We could have a sleepover!”