Chapter 382

Lily initially appeared quite composed, but her expression gradually turned more serious. Janet, noticing this change, felt a wave of anxiety but refrained from asking since Lily was still examining Reid. After a long while, Lily finally withdrew her hand, but she remained silent as if pondering a question. Eventually, she asked, "Mr. Coleman, have you ever had an injury to your abdomen?" "No," Reid replied, "but I always have stomachaches, especially at night. The pain can sometimes be severe." She took a silver needle from her acupuncture bag and inserted it into his abdomen. Soon, the needle turned black. He was startled, and his face darkened with concern. "What does this mean?" he asked. Even without medical knowledge, he understood that a blackened needle signified either poisoning or a serious illness. Lily removed the needle, paused for a moment, and said, "Think carefully. Were you ever attacked in the stomach? The blackened needle indicates that your condition is seri