From that day forward, Olivia Taylor had never again taken the medication that Doctor Bryant had prescribed for her.
She noticed no changes in her body.
Not better, nor worse.
On the contrary, under Aunt Lucy's careful care, her body felt healthier and she had gained a fair amount of weight.
Once thin, Olivia now had more flesh distributed evenly around her body, making her look healthier and livelier, not at all like the frailness of before.
In truth, she carried lean muscle, not fat, beneath her slim exterior.
This was the body she had maintained through past training.
Aunt Lucy did follow Olivia's advice and investigated where Doctor Bryant gets his medicines. The answer, however, did not please Olivia.
"My dear, I inquired and they said that Doctor Bryant always has the medicine prepared before he comes to us. He then tells us some stories, leaves for a while, and reenters with the medicines. How untroubled he seems."
Olivia smiled after hearing this.