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!

Now, Caitlin was truly astonished and asked again.

Gemma calmly moved her finger once more.

Caitlin had assumed Gemma's interest in acupuncture was just a passing whim, but

she never expected the child to have genuine talent.

Seeing Caitlin's expression, Beatrice asked excitedly, "Catie, did Gemma get them all right?"

"Yes," Caitlin nodded slightly.

Beatrice was even more thrilled. "I knew it! I knew our Gemma was no ordinary child! See! See! My precious little darling, fet Grandma give you a big kiss

Gemma had remembered points that even she, an adult, had forgotten. It was proof of her incredible gift!

Gemma immediately leaned in, offering her cheek.

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 ans absolute genius content