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."

An interruption now could worsen her condition, maybe even be fatal. Eliza struggled

way? You know how serious her condition is. If the treatment is paused, she might not make it," she said, desperation

you might want to call Dr. Martin. He's leading this project. Maybe he can find a way to resume it." Aaron.

solutions. "Don't worry, I'm heading to the hospital right now. We had no prior warning about this acquisition;

"I'll be waiting, Aaron."

"Alright."

the doctor's office and her mother's lab, clutching her phone. When Aaron finally arrived,

out, relief flooding her

a solution," he reassured her, his words

was her mother's condition.

her