23. Blood

Ella’s POV

After Clara left, I returned to my workstation, I felt very nervous l as I surrounded myself with the unfamiliar medical equipment. As a pharmacist dedicated to herbal remedies, this was a drastic departure from my usual realm of natural healing.

Wow, Ella, these devices look advanced and are expensive.

Lucy said.

I nodded.

Look, that Mortar and Pestle can actually automatically grind herbs, much more convenient than when you used to grind herbs with stones. Oh, be careful not to touch it, otherwise, if it breaks, we can't afford to compensate with our salary.

Lucy reminded, with exaggerated tone.

I laughed: Lucy, you really look like a country bumpkin now, haha.

Come on, Ella, don't laugh at me. I just don't want to hear Camila's nagging. You know, she's a bit obsessed with money.

Me: Okay, Okay, I see.

I spent hours pouring over thick manuals, my brow furrowed in concentration. The terminology was alien, and I found myself longing for the comforting familiarity