Of course it was like a baby's skin. After being peeled off, it had been washed over and over, then meticulously soaked in a special solution that gave the skin cells a new lease on life.
The mayor and several townspeople examined it carefully, clicking their tongues in endless amazement.
Because they really were gone.
There was no longer any trace of those hideous scars.
It was nothing short of a miracle.
"You certainly live up to your reputation as a professional, Doctor Lynn." The mayor solemnly extended his hand to Lynn and said:
"Now young Karen can finally escape the shadow hanging over his heart. Doctor Lynn, you truly are an angel in white."
Lynn smiled. "It was nothing. No need to mention it."
The townspeople's eyes shone with wonder, and their gazes sparkled as they looked at Lynn.
Only Karen, lying paralyzed on the operating table with a (((;꒪ꈊ꒪;))) expression, couldn't stop two pathetic streams of tears from flowing.
"Huh? Why is Karen crying?"
"Maybe he's just too moved. After all, his body is back to normal, and all his scars are gone. The poor boy must be overwhelmed!"
Several dark-skinned girls nearby couldn't help nodding, their eyes reddening slightly.
They couldn't help feeling happy for Karen as he lay on the operating table.
"Doctor, I know this is rather a lot to ask of you, but..."
A trace of hesitation flickered in the mayor's eyes. He seemed unsure how to begin.
Lynn said earnestly, "Please, speak freely. If there's anything I can help with, I'll do everything in my power."
Seeing how eager the young man was to help,
the mayor felt a little touched. Then, looking slightly embarrassed, he said:
"Well, Doctor, Karen isn't the only person in our town who has been cut open by