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.

but couldn't hold back the rising puke. Finally, covering her mouth, she rushed to the bathroom and

unbearable as she threw up what she had

moment, she could feel her guts burning and winced

he took a sip and his

front of Tiara. "Did

sugar and water. I bought it online and it came in a bag. I usually take it

"It tastes fine. That's what it usually tastes like. What's wrong?

bewildered and innocent face. Although this

guessed this was an

the anxious look on Joaquin's face. She smiled and comforted him, "No need to be so worried. Kathy will be fine. This will be a good experience for her. It'll let her face reality

Joaquin. He still felt uneasy about the

could be

wrong with

outside the bathroom door, waiting for

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

her face was sweaty. She was pale, and her breathing was

Should we go to the

was a fantastic doctor. The local hospital stood no chance if

from hers.

glanced at Katherine apologetically. "I'm sorry. I didn't know you were 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

okay. There's no need to apologize." The 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 couldn't get used to the taste of ginger

diarrhea. She also took her pulse, which was strong and steady. It was clear

brother. He really cares about you." Tiara couldn't help but feel guilty. The more

reaction. Please forget all about this. I still