The Impossible Cure

Maeve finished the acupuncture, pulled out the needles, and then pressed hard on the spot beneath Ruth's nose. In the next instant, Ruth caught her breath and started coughing.

At the sound of coughing, everyone immediately turned to look at Ruth.

Ruth, who'd seemed half-dead just moments ago, suddenly opened her eyes and managed to sit up. She asked, "What happened to me?"

Everyone was so stunned