The Enigmatic Return (Neera and Jean) novel Chapter 930

“How did this happen?”

Neera's expression turned serious, and she discarded her rubber gloves before hurrying to the emergency room.

Vanessa's condition was dire, with her entire body covered in a dense cluster of red spots, forming patches that were both alarming and unsettling to behold.

What made matters worse was that she was gasping for breath, her respiration becoming increasingly labored and feeble.

Neera swiftly diagnosed this as an anaphylactic shock.

“Don't just stand there; prepare for emergency intervention at the utmost speed,” she directed with lightning speed, setting the emergency room into a whirlwind of activity.

After a rapid-fire briefing, the emergency room sprang into action.

Over an arduous hour later, Vanessa was successfully resuscitated.

Neera heaved a sigh of relief as she watched Vanessa's breathing gradually stabilize on the hospital bed.

However, her focus remained unwaveringly sharp, fully aware that there was much work ahead.

Emerging from the emergency room, she immediately instructed her colleagues, “Reassess Vanessa's allergens.”

Even though Vanessa had claimed never to have experienced allergies before, the current situation couldn't rule out the possibility.

After all, one's constitution can change, and what was once non-allergenic might now serve as a trigger.

Subsequently, she proceeded to the research center's lobby, where she met Vanessa's boyfriend.

“I'm sorry, but the research center is a restricted area, and we can't allow you in without proper clearance. However, you can rest assured that Vanessa is out of danger for now, and her condition has temporarily stabilized. She'll need to stay here for further observation. You can wait in the lounge or head home if you prefer,” Neera explained.

Vanessa's boyfriend, named Json, appeared quite earnest and stood tall in stature.

Upon hearing that his girlfriend was safe, he let out a sigh of relief and nodded.

“Thank you. I'm okay waiting here.”

As he spoke, he unconsciously scratched his hand and then his arm.

Neera took notice and grew concerned. “Are you feeling okay? Do you have any discomfort?”

Json hesitated for a moment and then shook his head slowly. “I'm not sure. I just feel a bit itchy. It should be nothing.”

Itchy?

Neera's mind raced. Vanessa had experienced the same itching sensation before the appearance of those small red spots yesterday.

Connecting the dots, Neera's expression shifted slightly as an ominous premonition welled up within her.

Could this allergy be contagious?

Regardless of the possibility, it was not something to take lightly.

Alarm bells rang loudly in Neera's mind, and she acted decisively. “Don't leave. Go to Treatment Room One immediately. We need to administer medication and observe your condition.”

Though Json didn't fully grasp the severity of the situation, he obediently followed Neera's instructions.

An hour later, Neera's worst fears materialized.

Json's body began to break out in small red spots, and the itching grew progressively worse, causing great discomfort.

Neera carefully examined him and found that his condition mirrored Vanessa's precisely. Her heart sank to the lowest depths.

This disease was indeed contagious.

After confirming the situation, Neera didn't waste a moment. She immediately isolated everyone who had come into contact with Vanessa and Json.

As for those who hadn't been in contact, they were asked to stay in designated areas and refrain from moving around near the isolation zone unless necessary.

Soon, an atmosphere of anxiety enveloped the entire research center.

Though Neera was, in truth, feeling a sense of panic herself, she put on a facade of calmness, doing her best to reassure everyone.

However, she couldn't shake the nagging feeling that she might have contracted the illness as well.

After all, she had been in close proximity to Vanessa just yesterday.

Returning to her research room, she administered herself a preventive allergy shot.

With all the turmoil, it was impossible to continue with her research work.

Nervously, she endured until noon, but then she realized that she, too, was starting to feel itchy. Small red spots began to appear on her arms sporadically, and her heart sank heavily.

Simultaneously, Zephyr entered the room.

He had been closely following Neera, and upon discovering that he had been infected, he had come to report the development.

However, he hadn't expected that Neera had also fallen victim to the contagion.

“Ms. Garcia, are you all right?”

Neera shook her head. “I'm fine. Don't worry.”

She took several deep breaths to maintain absolute composure and calmness.

She wasn't worried about herself; her only concern was for her family.

Despite decontaminating her body thoroughly before leaving the research center last night, she couldn't help but fret about the possibility of the contagion reaching her loved ones.

With an anxious heart, she called home.

“How are the kids? And Aunt Adriana, Uncle Chad, are they all at home? How are they doing right now?”

The butler answered the call and hesitated for a moment, not quite understanding.

“They're all at home. Penny and the boys are playing in the yard, and Mr. Gordon and Ms. Adriana are with them.”

Neera pressed further, “How are their conditions? Is there anything unusual?”

“They're all fine, Ms. Garcia. Is there something wrong?”

The butler found her behavior peculiar.

Neera breathed a sigh of relief but didn't disclose the truth. She simply said, “It's nothing major, but please keep an eye on them. If anything seems off or if anyone feels unwell, let me know immediately.”

After hanging up, she dialed Jean's number.

Once she confirmed that he was also fine, her anxieties eased slightly.

On the other end of the call, Jean sensed her unusual tone and asked in confusion, “Why are you so nervous? What happened?”

Neera initially considered keeping it from him but hesitated for a moment before giving a general overview of the situation.