The runaway groom novel (Irene and Isaac) novel Chapter 244

Chapter 244

Tommy was clearly uncomfortable in Irene’s hold. He was flailing his arms around, and was choking with tears from time to time, but not crying out loud. It was obvious that he was sick.

Irene kissed his cheek, her heart aching for him. "When did you notice that he was sick?"

"Before I called you," Sheryl replied.

Irene nodded—all they could do is wait for the test results.

In the meantime, Irene took Tommy to someplace quiet, hoping that he would be more comfortable with less people around.

However, that didn’t seem to make things better for Tommy—he soon began to cry. Too young to put feelings to words, it was the only thing he could do.

Knowing that he was in a bad condition, Irene told Sheryl, "I’ll get him checked. Wait here for the lab results."

Sheryl nodded. "Okay. Go on."

Irene brought Tommy to the outpatient service—the only option left for her was to examine any possible cause of discomfort.

While she waited, the lab results were soon out, and Sheryl rushed to Irene with it.

Irene took a look and scowled, because she knew what it meant.

"Let me see," the doctor said, and Irene gave it to him. "I see... There's this compound called 2S,6R detected in the boy's body. It’s what causes his convulsions."

Sheryl didn’t understand what he was saying, however, and pressed, "What’s that, doctor? How did he get sick?"

"He's not sick," the doctor replied. "This chemical compound has to be ingested—"

"What?!" Sheryl exclaimed in shock and confusion. "Tommy never took anything! Why would it be in his body?"

"I'm sorry, but it has to be ingested, and it's not a commonly found compound. Perhaps someone mistakenly gave it to him."

Sheryl tried to argue, but Irene cut her short. "Mom, has anyone visited our home recently?"