Family on Their Knees Heart Turned to Ice novel Chapter 1617

That was the million-dollar question that had Brandon completely stumped.

Where on earth were they going to find the cash to keep the Mercer Group afloat for another few months?

It was an absolute nightmare.

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At Prescott Bio-Labs.

The moment Lillian stepped back into the facility, the harrowing memories of her previous treatment rushed back.

Yet, she couldn't deny the results. Once she had walked out of those doors, her recovery had been nothing short of miraculous.

She had already accepted her grim fate when ordinary doctors handed her a death sentence, preparing to quietly live out her final days.

She never expected fate to drop Leonard Prescott into her life.

And now, she was alive and thriving.

Once this second phase of treatment was complete, she would be entirely cured.

It felt like magic.

Still, one burning question continued to haunt her. Catching Dr. Smith alone, she finally voiced it.

"Doctor, why is it that only Leonard's blood can sustain my treatment? Isn't there any synthetic alternative?

You know his physical condition isn't flawless. After the last phase, it took him ages to recover. I..."

Dr. Smith looked at her softly. "You're worried about him? Terrified that your cure is draining his life away?"

Lillian nodded. She and Leonard were practically one entity now. The thought of losing him was a pain she couldn't bear.

If it came down to a choice where only one of them could survive, she honestly didn't know what she would do.

She would gladly follow him anywhere, even into the depths of hell.

Dr. Smith sighed. "Don't underestimate me. The only thing I can't do is conjure up depleted ingredients out of thin air.

But let me be clear—I will keep Leonard alive.

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