Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel Chapter 530

Chapter 530 As Troy hurried away , his thoughts churned in turmoil .

He told himself that Ruby was no ordinary woman she was the representative of Amberpeak Corporation a business elite , not some streetwalker or barfly .

That image of Ruby , so perfect in every way her explosive figure , sharp intellect , and prestigious position was precisely what had captivated him .

Sleeping with someone like her made him feel like he was on top of the world , better than even Michael .

Lauren watched Troy retreat and then turned to Andrew , her expression playful yet curious .

Dr.

Lloyd , if someone does catch something from sleeping around , what kinds of diseases are we talking about ? Are they as terrifying as people say ? Andrews tone turned serious , his face grim .

Terrifying ? Absolutely .

These diseases can ruin lives .

Common ones include gonorrhea , syphilis , and other infections that cause ulcers or discharge .

But the deadliest , of course , is HIV / AIDS .

In its early stages , the symptoms are often subtle things like premature ejaculation or erectile dysfunction are some of the first signs .

Unfortunately , many people dismiss these symptoms , thinking theyre insignificant .

He continued , his tone weighty .

Thats the dangerous misconception .

Those early signs are the bodys alarm bells , warning you of something much worse .

If left untreated , the consequences are irreversible , and by the time the disease fully manifests , its often too late .

Lauren winced , visibly unsettled .

Ive seen pictures of those diseases online syphilis and stuff .

Ugh , theyre so gross , like nightmares come to life but HIV is the scariest .

Once youre infected , theres no cure , right ? And Ive heard the process of dying from it is agonizing rotting flesh , oozing sores , decaying organs.

On top of that , your family shuns you , and society treats you like an outcast .

I even read about cases where some patients abroad couldnt take the suffering anymore and … well , cut off their parts .

Troy , standing nearby , felt a chill run down his spine .

He audibly gasped , his mind racing as he kept denying the possibility of it happening himself .

However , Andrews words struck a nerve .

The mention of erectile dysfunction as an early symptom hit too close to home .

Recalling his recent issues , Troy felt like a fire had ignited inside him a fire that he could not put out without doing something about it .

Andrew turned his gaze to Troy , his voice calm yet probing .

Mr.

MacAfee , you look a little pale .

Is something wrong ? Troy forced a weak smile .

No … No , of course not .