I rushed to consult the doctor, and after he hurried over and examined the situation carefully, he assured us that it was a normal reaction that would subside in a few days. He suggested that we try adjusting the height gradually rather than making a sudden change.
The whole commotion had left Catherine without an appetite. Reluctantly, I spoon-fed her some chicken broth. No sooner had she finished than she fell back asleep before I could even ask what had happened.
The doctor said this was her first real sleep since the incident. Seeing her resting peacefully, I finally reached out to Geneva and Janice.
While Janice was still in recovery following her childbirth, she had already been discharged from the hospital with Janetta and was recuperating at home.
Upon hearing about Catherine's mishap, she had her family's driver bring her to the hospital to check on Catherine. She looked radiant and well-rested, a testament to the restorative power of home care.
As soon as she walked in, she asked me, "Allie, what happened? What's all this commotion about? How did Catherine get hurt?"
Geneva also looked to me for answers, "Exactly, but online reports have been tightly controlled. They just reported that there was an explosion on Lavender Lane in Eastgate District without any details. But I heard this incident has made quite a splash, and the government is planning a major crackdown on that area!"
Relieved by Geneva's news, I said, "That's great to hear. Catherine's injuries weren't for nothing; her ordeal has contributed to some much-needed changes. That area has been a mess for too long!"
"What exactly happened?" Geneva asked, looking at Catherine who was sleeping.
I summarized the details for them and added, "She had a narrow escape, but the specifics are still unknown. Catherine hasn't spoken yet."
"It seems we can only get the full story once she's fully awake," Geneva sighed. "The Dawson family is really on a path of no return!"
"You're right. It seems Jerome had indeed been hiding out on Lavender Lane," I shared with them the rescue details and how there was an attack amidst the chaos. They were visibly shaken by what happened.
"Medsafe Liyah Inc. has been struggling these past few days," Geneva commented.
"I haven't had the heart to follow the news! No idea what the situation is now!" I lamented. "Now that she's safe, I need to focus on Medsafe Liyah Inc.'s progress."
"It's nearing rock bottom! There was some bounce back a few days ago, but today it seems to have dropped again. Looks like Jaylan is pouring money into it, trying to lift it up," Geneva analyzed.
Anxious, I muttered, "That scoundrel, always causing chaos and racking up debts!"
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