Sonia was eager to know what was going on with Toby. Why did he vomit blood and end up in the intensive care unit? What was his sickness?
She did not imagine Toby would vomit blood simply from inhaling chemical components in the smoke. There must be other explanations!
Tom parted his lips, unsure how to respond to her curious glance. After all, Toby had already forbidden Tom from telling her the truth.
"Mr. Brown!" Sonia grew concerned when she noticed his silence.
Tim came over at this point and pushed Tom aside. "That's enough. I'll explain. This person is under orders from Toby and will not tell you. I'll inform you of whatever you require."
"Dr. Lancaster!" Tom was becoming concerned.
However, Tim gave him a casual look. "Do you believe you can conceal Toby's situation? We could still cover his injury if Sonia weren't with him. We could inform her that he was away on business. On the other hand, Sonia witnessed his collapse with him. What kind of excuse can you use to divert her attention? Even if you find an excuse, won't she demand proof? She will remain at the hospital to care for Toby. Will she be suspicious if she sees us inspecting him in numerous ways?"
Tom's mouth dropped open, and he was stunned when he heard that. That's correct. We can't hide it any longer.
Sonia's heart skipped a beat as she overheard their chat. Then, she clutched the collar of her hospital gown. "What's the matter, Tim? What exactly are you on about?"
He moved over to the stressed-out woman and softly pressed a point on the back of her neck. There was acupuncture located there. By pressing that region, one's emotions and spirits would gradually relax, resulting in tranquility. As a result, one would not act rashly due to a rapid surge of emotions.
"Toby suffers from heart illness," Tim explained.
She bit her lower lip. "I know. He was born with it, and his forefathers had it as well. It's inherited. Why do you bring it up now? Could Toby's unexpected vomiting of blood in the fire be related to his heart disease?"
He grumbled before continuing, "Toby underwent a heart transplant seven years ago to live until now. If there had been no mishaps, the heart replacement seven years ago would have been sufficient for him to enjoy a healthy life. However, his heart suffered a major accident a few months ago, causing the heart to be damaged and requiring replacement with a healthy heart within two years. Otherwise, death will befall him."
"What?" Sonia's mind rang with a bang as she grew pale. "Are you suggesting that his current heart…" she muttered shakily.
"That's right." Tim nodded.
"That's impossible!" She trembled as she was unable to accept the truth. This is way too cruel.
"That's the truth," he replied. "Toby can survive for two years without another heart transplant if he does not receive any stimuli. However, he breathed a lot of smoke and dust, as well as different compounds in the smoke, which overstimulated his heart. He couldn't take the strain any longer and vomited blood. Fortunately, Tom arrived in time to save both of you and allow Toby to get medical attention. Otherwise, he's a dead man."
Sonia was about to collapse at that point. She could not sit there any longer and fell on the bed, startling those who were present.
"Miss Reed." Tom hurried forward to assist her, and so did Rita.
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