Chapter 480

"Stand over here to watch. Don't block my light." Barrette pointed to a spot while setting up two sets of needles. One set was silver needles, thin and long, with about a hundred or two in total. The other set was made of gold needles, much thicker and longer, but only ten of them. I counted that there were nine needles, to be exact. When Barrette picked up the needles, his demeanor changed. He had put on sterile gloves and held his hand steady as he inserted each needle. Chuck grew nervous when Barrette inserted one of the thick needles into Alfie's left head, almost making him gasp, as if the needle were piercing his head. Though Barrette had performed acupuncture a few times before, this was our first time observing up close. Hence, it was normal for us to be shocked. My thoughts were no longer on Alfie as they drifted to the medical room. Chuck was absorbed by the acupuncture, while Grace watched with furrowed brows but showed no fear. I glanced subtly at the door, which was