THE DIVORCE GAMBIT From Dumped Wife to CEO's Forever novel Chapter 1143

Gemma took the needle but didn't insert it right away. Instead, she looked up at Caitlin, seeking her mother's permission. Though small, Gemma was smart. She wouldn't make a move without Caitlin's approval.

Caitlin shook her head. "No, Gemma. If you're truly interested in acupuncture, Mommy will take you to the lab later to practice on specimens. Grandma is not your test subject."

Caitlin had a private lab at Sylvester Gardens, sleek and fully stocked with everything she could possibly need.

Hearing this, Beatrice quickly protested. "How can a specimen compare to a real person? Catie, don't worry so much! What's the worst that could happen? A little sting? Let Gemma try. What if our little Gemma has a natural talent, and I don't feel any pain at all?"

"Right, Gemma?"

Gemma immediately nodded, her eyes pleading with Caitlin, hoping her mother would give her a chance.

Caitlin let out a sigh and rubbed her forehead. "Fine, fine. One chance. Show me the spot I showed you earlier. Get it right, and I'll let you have one go at it."

Beatrice was exasperated. "Catie, aren't you just setting her up to fail? She's so young, how can she remember all these points?" Heck, even she, a grown adult, couldn't remember all the points Caitlin had just rattled off.

Gemma thought for a moment, then placed her finger on a specific spot on Beatrice's lower leg.

Caitlin stared, stunned. Gemma's finger was perfectly placed. It was the exact spot Caitlin had shown her before.

Was it a coincidence?

Caitlin pressed on and asked another spot.

Gemma immediately moved her finger to a new spot.

Again, it was perfect!

Beatrice planted a loud kiss on it.

Caitlin smiled. "Gemma, since you've remembered all these points, go ahead and place a needle."

Gemma nodded, her small hand holding the golden needle, and slowly twirled it in.

Caitlin watched, her expression shifting from surprise to outright shock. While the little girl's technique wasn't perfect, it was far steadier than most beginners. And most importantly, she wasn't even two years old.

Even Caitlin herself hadn't started learning medicine until she was seven.

It wasn't until the needle was fully inserted that Beatrice reacted, her voice filled with amazement. "It doesn't hurt! It doesn't hurt at all! Not one bit! Catie, our Gemma is an absolute genius!"