Chapter 888

Irene smiled. "Thank you." She was grateful that the patient's parents would offer such blessings. Living long could become a double-edged sword, but she really hoped that she and Isaac could stay together for that long. Still, Finn could tell that Irene was not used to this. He told the patient's parents, "Well, you've met her now. We should go if there's nothing else." "Of course, of course," the couple replied, and the father did not forget to tell Irene before they left, "You're the best doctor I've ever met." The best doctor? Irene was actually emotional from that, and felt for an instant that it was all worth it. Still, she was left staring at the scroll in her hand as they headed off into the distance. She asked Isaac, "What do I do with this?" "Hang it up, of course," Isaac replied. "It's a token of honor." Irene looked up into his eyes. "You're not mocking me, are you?" "Of course not," he said, putting a hand around her shoulder. "I'm proud of you." "Really?" Irene