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.

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

no rash. However, the vomiting was unbearable as she threw

feel her guts burning and winced from

So, he took a sip and his expression changed dramatically. Then, he walked straight out of the living room with the cup in his

the cup down in front of Tiara. "Did you add ginger to

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

up the glass and took a sip. "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,

this was

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

Joaquin. He still felt

could be relatively harmless, or they could be fatal. He wasn't willing

with

door, waiting for her

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

was pale, and her

you alright? Should we go to the

doctor. The local hospital stood

his hand from hers. "There's no

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

on Tiara's face told Katherine that

allergy that she had expected. Instead, she just couldn't get used to the taste of

any rashes on her body, nor did she have diarrhea. She also took her pulse, which was strong and

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 nonplussed Katherine appeared to be, the more uncomfortable she

Tiara's helpless face and couldn't help but pat her consolingly on her head. "I'm really okay. There's no reaction. Please forget all about this. I still have some things to attend to, so why don't