After All the Hurt, She Chose Herself novel Chapter 134

After hearing Aria's story, Raphael nodded in understanding.

"I'll report this to the board. I'll have an answer for you in three days." Raphael paused for a moment, then added, "If they don't approve it, I'll lend you the money myself."

"But…"

"Don't worry about it." Raphael smiled, a lively spark igniting in his eyes. "Actually, I haven't told you yet, but when the genetic disease trial begins, I will be the first test subject."

"My illness is only suppressed in the short term, not cured. I want to live longer."

Raphael stood up, his expression growing serious and earnest.

"So, it is I who should thank you. Thank you for bringing Dawn into this research, for giving me hope that I might one day see myself cured."

Aria quickly stood up as well.

She never imagined Raphael would say something like that.

It was as if he was placing all his hopes on her shoulders.

But she had only proposed a direction. Once the research began, there would inevitably be significant deviations from what was expected.

Aria wasn't even sure if they could succeed.

But in that moment, she couldn't bear to shatter Raphael's hope.

"Alright. We'll work hard together."

***

Eveline watched the two of them talking in the greenhouse. Unsure of what they were discussing, she took a couple of photos with her phone and sent them to Gideon.

[Eveline: What's going on? Why is Aria so familiar with Raphael?]

After waiting a few minutes without a reply from Gideon, Eveline gave up.

The two of them were just talking in the greenhouse, not doing anything inappropriate.

Eveline scoffed.

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