A Replacement Bride

Chapter 171

Katherine stepped into the study. A box half the height of a person was waiting for her there.

Picking up a knife from the desk, she opened the box.

The hematology analyzer that Aberama had in his hand was one of the most advanced analyzers in the world. Unfortunately, not even the local hospitals were using such advanced equipment.

She assembled the machine and then drew a bit of her own blood for analysis. Within three minutes, the device quickly came out with the analysis.

When Joaquin entered the office, Katherine was carefully studying the printout.

He stood by her side and waited patiently for her to finish perusing the printout before asking, "Are you feeling better? Have some sugar water."

This made her jump in shock. She hadn't noticed him coming in. He held out a glass of sugar water for her.

The corners of her mouth twitched. "I'm fine. Really."

However, he pressed the cup into her hands. "Have a drink anyway."

Katherine couldn't think of an easy way to refuse his kindness, so she took the cup.

After taking a sip, she couldn't help but frown and silently set the cup aside. Seeing this, Joaquin asked, "What's wrong? Is it not to your liking?"

"No." Katherine shook her head wordlessly. She forced herself to swallow the small mouthful of water she had taken.

It was far too sweet, and a faint taste of ginger made her stomach turn unpleasantly.

Her menstrual cramps had subsided with only a bit of lingering discomfort. And now, after drinking the water, it made her want to throw up.

rising puke. Finally, covering her mouth, she rushed

there was no rash. However, the vomiting was unbearable as she threw up what she had

this moment, she could feel her

sip and his expression changed dramatically. Then, he walked straight out of the living room with the

down in front of Tiara.

sudden question. "Ginger? It's just brown sugar and water. I bought it online and it

tastes fine. That's what it usually tastes like. What's wrong? Does Katherine

Tiara's bewildered and innocent face. Although this girl loved to gossip, she wasn't a bad person and wouldn't

was an

need to be so worried. Kathy will be fine. This will be a good experience for her. It'll let her face reality and

her," muttered Joaquin. He still felt

or they could

went wrong with Katherine,

stood outside the bathroom door, waiting for her to

sounds of vomiting from inside the bathroom. Then, there was a long period of silence that

and her breathing was

Should we go to the hospital?"

doctor. The local hospital stood no chance if she couldn't

removed his hand from hers. "There's

allergic to ginger. I'm the one who bought that drink. I get pretty bad menstrual cramps too, and that drink always made me feel better. I didn't know there was ginger in it. Please don't be mad. My brother's got nothing to do with this.

guilt on Tiara's face told Katherine that

the drink didn't trigger the severe reaction to her allergy that she had expected. Instead, she just

on her body, nor did she have diarrhea. She also took her pulse, which was strong and steady. It was clear

I really didn't know. Please don't be angry at my brother. He really cares about you." Tiara couldn't help but feel guilty. The more

help but pat her consolingly on her head. "I'm really okay. There's no reaction. Please forget all about this. I still