“Don’t say that… I’ve watched Ellie grow up, so she’s like family to me. There’s no way I’d just sit by when something like this happens to her. Besides, being a doctor is like being a parent, so I was just doing my job!” Cynthia signed.

“Yeah, that’s right! A doctor is just like a parent!” Taylor chimed in as well, placing extra emphasis on the word “parent” to remind Zachary that Cynthia treated Ellie like her own daughter.

“A ward has been prepared for you, so go ahead and get some rest. Thank you very much, Ms. Blackwood,” Ben said.

“Don’t mention it!” Taylor replied with a smile.

I feel like there’s something off about all this, but I can’t seem to put my finger on what it is exactly… Oh, well… I guess all that matters is Zachary and Ellie being all right now… Ben thought to himself as he watched someone escort them to the ward.

too, Mr. Nacht. We can take care of things here, so you have nothing to worry about! Now that Ellie has puked up the poison, her condition will be a lot more manageable!”

you take good care of her. We can’t

Ellie hop down

him

have everything under control here, Spencer. Mr. Henry must be worried about you being gone for so long, so you should head back too. Besides, you haven’t slept all night, so this

me, Mr. Zachary. The

everyone would have to look after him in addition to Zachary and Ellie. On top of that, Mr. Henry

when he saw Jamie curled up in a bed and

never really have to worry about this kid, huh… I thought he’d cry at first, but

is a good boy!” Spencer said with a

on over before he wakes up, or he’ll have

“Haha, okay…”

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