His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

The doctor didn't get into specifics over the phone. His voice was laced with anxiety and helplessness, even tinged with regret. This left her mind racing with all sorts of possibilities. "Take me to Hope Hospital, please," she urged to the driver, her voice tight with worry.

As soon as the taxi pulled up to the hospital entrance, she didn't wait for it to come to a complete stop. She grabbed her purse and the tin of cookies she had baked for Casper and jumped out.

Hope Hospital was bustling with activity today, more so than usual. Staff members were rushing in and out. She had no time to ponder why and made a beeline for Dr. Sanders' office, the doctor overseeing her mother's treatment.

"Dr. Sanders," she called out, her forehead dotted with sweat, her eyes filled with uncertainty.

Dr. Sanders looked up, got to his feet, and led her to the adjacent room. He pursed his lips, looking troubled and apologetic. "Ms. Eliza, your mother's program..."

"What about it? Dr. Sanders, please, just tell me," she pleaded, her voice trembling as she locked eyes with him. Her heart pounded erratically, and her legs felt like jelly.

Dr. Sanders sighed. "You must've seen the commotion when you arrived. The hospital has been acquired, and as a result, the program is temporarily suspended."

was at a critical juncture. An interruption now could worsen her condition, maybe even be fatal. Eliza struggled to comprehend the

there another way? You know how serious her condition is. If the

you might want to call Dr. Martin. He's leading this project.

called him. He had just heard the news and was already looking for solutions. "Don't worry, I'm heading

"I'll be waiting, Aaron."

"Alright."

lab, clutching her phone. When Aaron finally arrived, looking exhausted but

out,

don't worry, we'll find a solution," he reassured her, his words calming

immediate concern was her mother's condition. "What about

on her