Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk (Williams and Shawn) novel Chapter 373

"Poisoned?" Rose was in complete disbelief, struggling to wrap her mind around the doctor's words.

The doctor had initially thrown a flurry of medical terms her way, leaving her more confused than informed. Seeing this, he patiently broke it down into everyday language, and finally, it clicked for Rose.

Ben had fallen victim to a slow-acting poison. This particular toxin, dissolving seamlessly in water and lacking any color or taste, could go unnoticed when consumed sporadically in small doses. However, over time, it stealthily wreaks havoc on the body, potentially leading to fatal consequences.

Allison was still in critical care, and now Ben had been rushed into the ER too.

The hospital issued a critical condition notice, and after Rose signed it, she felt like she was walking through a fog.

Bits and pieces started piecing together in her mind.

She recalled how Ben had been shedding hair more than usual lately. She had noticed but dismissed it as a typical sign of aging. After all, many men his age struggled with hair loss; some even ended up with a bald patch reminiscent of a monk's tonsure.

His appetite had been waning too, and the dark circles under his eyes were becoming more pronounced, painting a picture of constant fatigue and exhaustion.

Rose had seen all of this but hadn't really paid it much mind.

Their emotional ties had unraveled over two decades ago when Ben first strayed, and their relationship had since stagnated, maintaining only a superficial peace.

Ben himself had been feeling increasingly off.

Work at the company had been relentless, and even though Ray had handed over some responsibilities to Joshua, Ben still held his title as chairman of the Fisher Corporation.

Despite it being a family business, he couldn't just ignore the company affairs.

Like Rose, he chalked up his hair loss to aging and blamed his dwindling appetite, insomnia, and sporadic body aches on the demanding work schedule and lack of rest.

He had planned to get a full check-up once things calmed down at work, but he never got the chance.