Emmeline pouted and mused, “The way I see it, it’s not mysterious at all. I think God just couldn’t stand watching me being mistreated and gave me a helping hand.”
Kendra’s eyes widened as she said, “So the cure for Worryfree is a lightning strike? How does one even replicate something like that?!”
Emmeline said, “Maybe it’s all a coincidence. Either way, Abel said that when the lightning surged through his umbrella and shocked his body, he suddenly felt deeply anxious about losing me. Hence, his love for me all came back in an instant.”
“Then that’s no coincidence. Mr. Abel just got shocked to his senses.”
Emmeline burst into laughter, “Hahaha! That’s a good one!”
Suddenly, Abel opened the door and came in holding Quincy. He asked, “What did you say happened to me? I seemed to have heard you talking about me getting struck by lightning?”
Emmeline and Kendra shared awkward glances as they tried to stifle their urge to laugh.
Kendra got up from her chair and tried to brush it off, “Mr. Abel umm, let us discuss this another time…”
Abel said, “You don’t have to beat around the bush. I heard it all. You said I was shocked to my senses.”
Kendra was apologetic, “…I’m truly sorry.”
Emmeline laughed, “What’s wrong with that? Kendra was just curious how you suddenly fell back in love with me again.”
Abel paused for a moment before pursing his lips and mused, “Maybe I was indeed shocked to my senses. Or maybe Waylon’s Worryfree just is as long-lasting as we thought it was.”
Emmeline remarked, “Is that true? Should I let Waylon know and have him relook into his research?”
Kendra chimed in, “I think best not. This is such a cruel drug.”
Emmeline said, “But it can save lives in a crucial moment. Take for example, those who have been heartbroken and don’t have the strength to live on.”
Kendra pondered for a while then nodded her head, “You have a point.”
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