Josiah wasn’t sure either. “I was just guessing. However, I won’t be surprised if he ends up addressing you as his mom when he wakes up tomorrow.”
Winnie was rendered speechless. She let out a sigh and closed her eyes before resting her head helplessly next to Xavier’s arm.
She had been very busy the past few days, so she fell asleep within seconds.
Seeing that she had fallen asleep so quickly, Josiah went to the cabinet to get a blanket and put it over her.
Although his movements were very light, he had still woken Winnie up.
Winnie was in disbelief when she noticed that Josiah had put a blanket over her.
“Did I fall asleep?” she asked.
Josiah tucked his hands into the pockets of his white coat and nodded. “You’re too tired. Rest for a while, okay? I’m going to the lab.”
“I’ll go with you!” Winnie immediately stood up and followed him. “Before this, I was going to bring back some of the samples. However, I’ve nearly forgotten about it after going to the police station. Let’s go together.”
“Sure.” Josiah nodded. While walking, he asked, “Where are you sending the samples to? The hospital or the research institute? I know a few of the good research institutes in Avenport. My mentor and seniors are there. I’m planning to get them to help me. If you’re also sending the samples there, I can just do it for you.”
“Oh? I’m sending the samples elsewhere. My plan is to send the samples of the venom to the First Institute of Applied Toxicology in Yartran,” she answered.
“First Institute of Applied Toxicology in Yartran?” Josiah was startled. “Are you sure they’ll accept the samples? From what I know, that research institute is unlike the others. It’s very difficult to contact them.”
“Yes. The First Institute of Applied Toxicology is a world-class organization. Ordinary people won’t be able to contact them directly. However, I’m not an ordinary person.” Winnie shot Josiah a determined look and said, “Trust me, okay? I’ll get it settled.”
Josiah was stunned by the look Winnie had on her face. Her bright eyes look exactly like Dumbo’s! However, I’ve never seen this confidence and determination in Dumbo’s eyes before. These two identities are so different from each other. Yet, she pulled them off flawlessly.
Josiah couldn’t help but glance at Winnie again. “I’ve underestimated you in the past. I’ve misjudged you.”
While they were both walking toward the lab, Xavier suddenly opened his eyes.
After taking the samples of the venom from the lab, Winnie made a call on her phone.
She used at least three languages when she was on the phone. In the end, she managed to get the matter settled.
Josiah was also an expert in languages. In fact, he knew a few foreign languages himself. He understood what Winnie said on the phone. “How did it go? Is everything okay?”
“Yes!” Winnie kept her phone. “However, I don’t think it’s wise to ship something like this out of the country. It seems like I’ll have to go back to Yartran personally in the next couple of days.”
Josiah noticed the words she used. “Did you say go back? Did you stay in Yartran back then?”
“You can say so.” Winnie didn’t want to discuss her past at that moment. “We’ll talk about that next time.”
Since she had already said so, Josiah dropped the topic. “In that case, I’ll stay here and see how things go. Ring me up if something happens to Xavier.”
“All right. You should get some rest as well. Don’t wear yourself out!” With that, Winnie left the lab.
When she got back to the ward, she found that Xavier had gone missing.
“F*ck!” Winnie cursed when she saw the empty bed and the hospital gown nearby. I’ve only been away for less than an hour, right? Did Xavier wake up and escape? His suit in the closet has also gone missing. Did he get changed on his own? He really doesn’t seem like he’s out of his mind!
Winnie called Josiah immediately, and they both went to the control room to check the surveillance footage.
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