As soon as he entered the room, Riley said, “Show it to me, Travis’ test results. I will contrast it with Valery’s condition.”
Georgia passed them the copies. Riley read it carefully, looking very serious, and so did Leda and the staff.
More than ten minutes later, Riley looked away from the test results and said, “I am not sure if Valery and Travis get the same drug, but one thing is clear, both two drugs affect nerve cells and lead to nervous necrosis. Travis’ condition is less severe than Valery’s. Over the years, I haven’t got an antidote yet and Valery’s disease continued to worsen. Even an available treatment could do nothing but keep her condition from getting worse. Travis is different. His condition is in its early stages. That means the damage of his nerve cells is not serious. So, I think there is hope for his recovery, but I am not sure when he will wake up and the extent of the damage.”
“Your and Antonio’s teams have been working on the neurological recovery for a long time. I have read the related material. I’m so pleased that you two have had encouraging results. Maybe these findings can be used for Travis’ disease,” Leda said.
Georgia shook her head and said, “No, it’s too big of a risk. The findings are still experimental. We still haven’t done the experiment on human.”
“Don’t worry. I have recruited many volunteers. They are very willing to participate in the drug trials, because their relatives are also suffering from nervous necrosis,” Riley said.
When Georgia heard this, she fixed her eye on Riley with mixed feelings. She was not at all sure of success to perform such an experiment on living men. Before she rejected this idea, Riley continued, “I am quite aware of your concerns, Georgia. They are voluntary and this is the only option for them. Their relatives are unconscious in the hospital because of the nervous necrosis. These ordinary people couldn’t afford their medical bills any more. You know, if they can’t be able to pay the bill, all they can do is left people they loved for dead. So, to participate in the drug trials is their last chance. If you fail, I will give them $10 million as a compensation for the families. Don’t even hesitate, don’t even worry, Georgia. All new drugs have to be done clinical trials before they go on the market. Testing them in humans is an integral part of experiments. I didn’t force them and this is a mutually beneficial arrangement.”
“Fine. Be that way, Riley. I am overthinking it. I’m fine with your arrangements,” Georgia said with a low voice.
Robert understood some of her moods and took hold of her hand gently. Then everyone in the room discussed Travis’ test results for a while. All of them couldn’t really tell when Travis would wake up. Travis’ condition was not serious, but this was a rare nervous necrosis. For now, nothing they could do to help him.
After that, Riley was going to leave with Leda and his staff, but Robert stopped Leda, as he wanted to ask her something. Then he asked others to leave the room except Georgia.
When Leda saw that the room was empty but for herself, Robert and Georgia, she said awkwardly, “What’s going on, Robert?”
“I’ve heard something unpleasant, Leda. You said my wife is a substitute for my first girlfriend, and so are you, right?” said Robert gravely.
Leda looked more embarrassed than ever. For a moment, she admitted, “Yeah, I apologize to you two. It might be for jealous reasons that I said this to Georgia.
Robert’s face was dark with anger. He said, “Yes. I lost my memory, but that doesn’t mean I might make mistakes in my love. I am pretty sure who I love the most. Gigi is not “instead” of anyone. I love her-I’m absolutely sure. True love needs no reason.”
“Well, I see what you mean. Sorry for what I have done.” Leda said and bowed to them. Then she turned and walked away.
Georgia looked at Robert with a smile. “You kept her just to tell me that? In order to prove your innocence? You know, you really didn’t have to do that, because I trust you. Leda said I look like your first love. Well, even if it is true, that doesn’t mean you don’t love me. You’ve done a lot for me and I remember each one most vividly.”
Robert gazed affectionately at her and a ghost of a smile touches his lips. He leaned close to her and whispered in her ear, “Do you really believe me, Mrs. Simpson? I bought you some new clothes. Can you put those on and feast my eyes on your sexy figure?”
Georgia was puzzled for a moment. Then she understood what he said. She gave him a stare and said, “Seriously, there is still much more to do. Let’s get out of here.”
Robert gave a tiny sigh. He knew it would take a long time to get her love.
For Travis needed to stay in the hospital, Robert and Georgia left the hospital after sending several bodyguards to protect him.
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