Getting up, Chet said, "Alright, then I'll go get ready now!"
As Frederick came back to his senses, he answered the call. As expected, a demonic voice sounded, cajoling yet threatening.
This time, Frederick's voice was calm, "How do I know if I can trust your words? Let's meet! Same old place!"
He wasn't sure if she had the antidote in her hands. Even if her antidote was effective, he wouldn't compromise!
Frederick's pace was obviously much faster this time when he headed to the North Hills.
Instead of returning home after he had taken the pills, he detoured to the hospital. Soon, Carson came back with the analysis report.
"Is it effective? Is this a cure?"
Carson nodded, yet shook his head again.
"According to the report, we found that this pill can suppress the illness for a time, yet it can't heal the illness completely. We're conducting experiments on mice right now. I'll give you an update by tomorrow, is that alright?"
"Why aren't you telling me? Don't beat around the bush!"
"Where did you get this? All the substances in the pill are common substances based on the analysis report. From what you told me, Alicia was infected by a poisonous drug that probably has its roots in traditional Chinese medicine. However, this pill is clearly of western origin!"
The question was, how can this western medicine inhibit the effects of traditional Chinese poison? Moreover, Carson did not explain further. According to his analysis, the components of the drug were similar to a compound vitamin. It was almost disappointingly ordinary.
For someone like him to not have any progress even after studying and investigating for many days, he was starting to doubt the capabilities of his subordinates. Therefore, he did not reveal everything.
"It's from Danica! Whatever it's made of, as long as it works, right? Since we have the antidote, it's much easier for us to duplicate the production of it rather than creating one from scratch, isn't it?"
Even if it's a pill a month, or a pill a day, as long as it works. Then they would be able to buy more time.
"Of course!"
"Alright, you keep half of it. I'll give Ally the rest! I'll find another excuse to bring her for another checkup tomorrow. Well see if she improves!"
As he released a sigh of relief, Frederick's mood was a mix of sorrow and joy."Will it work?"
That wicked woman!
That night when he returned home, Frederick purposely bought some of the "soupless" crab roe soup dumplings that she loved. Due to what happened the last time, he specially set up a partition and door at the balcony. Creating a leisure area for her.
As soon as the delicious food was served on the table, Alicia's eyes suddenly lit up. "Wow... soup dumplings!"
Putting down the digital tablet in her hand, she immediately went to wash her hands. As she was distracted, Frederick poured her a cup of warm water and dropped a certain pill into it. After the pill melted away, he turned around and handed it to her.
"It's all yours! Eat slowly and don't choke yourself. Here, drink some water first!"
"Mm, it's as delicious as before!"
After swallowing a small dumpling, Alicia drank half the glass of water with much satisfaction.
Seeing this, Frederick also let out a sigh of relief. "Take your time. I'll go shower first! Remember to drink all the water!"
Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: Be Your Lover Forever (Alicia)