Jenny couldn’t fathom why her husband had abruptly whisked their son away.

In the midst of his son’s dire condition, he still considered chemotherapy a final lifeline.

Observing her husband’s intentions to leave before their son’s chemotherapy was complete, she promptly halted him, exclaiming, “Are you out of your mind? No matter what, we must wait until the chemotherapy is done!”

James waved dismissively, “I can’t wait. I’m taking him out now.”

Without awaiting Jenny’s response, he moved forward, deftly removed his son’s IV, scooped up the slumbering child, and headed out.

Startled and enraged, Jenny pursued them, her reprimands trailing after her, “James! Put Jimmy down! He still needs half of the chemotherapy drugs. You’re risking his life like this!”

James remained silent, picking up his pace as he moved ahead, almost fleeing the hospital.

Jenny hastily followed him outside the hospital doors.

As she saw James stopping by a car at the curb, she stomped her feet in anger, her voice cracking with tears as she cried out, “James, what on earth are you doing? You can’t play with our son’s life like this, no matter what!”

At this juncture, a taxi pulled up in front of James Smith. Just as he was about to embark with his son cradled in his arms, his wife’s tearful visage met his gaze.

He hesitated for a moment, turned toward her, and whispered, “A friend called. They’ve secured Jimmy a clinical trial slot at Oracle. I’m not sure about the authenticity or success rate yet, but they warned against discussing it openly at the hospital.”

Jenny’s surprise was evident as she inquired, “Really?! James, are you serious? Can Jimmy really participate in a clinical trial?”

James confirmed softly, “Honey, everything’s uncertain. No need to get too excited or anxious. Stay calm and prepare to pick up our daughter from school. If this pans out, I’ll let you know as soon as possible. And then we’ll celebrate. If not, I’ll swiftly get Jimmy back for chemotherapy. Take care of our daughter and don’t worry.”

Jenny nodded rapidly, affirming, “Alright! You take Jimmy there first, I’ll await your news!”

Firmly planting a kiss on his wife’s forehead, James Smith turned and entered the taxi.

instructed the driver,

***

Pharmaceutical’s current level of confidentiality rivaled that of a

Healing Salve Pill, the Aurous Hill police had designated the vicinity of Oracle Pharmaceutical as a restricted area. This zone acted as a protective buffer for the company, with continuous police patrols and a ban on temporary vehicle stops. Any vehicles halting triggered police intervention to ensure their

was Oracle Pharmaceutical’s main entrance. Here, all visitors underwent

presence, outsiders were barred from entry without prior

from a taxi at the entrance, Hector and Shiann

James, Hector greeted with a pleasant surprise, “Mr.

responded with a slight smile, asking, “How’s the hiking been treating

Hector responded with a grin. “It’s a case

couldn’t resist asking, “Hector, was what you told me

number before replying hesitantly, “It’s true. You’ll find out once you

guards approached, one inquiring, “Do you have an appointment? If not, we can’t permit extended stays. Please step outside the

“Give me a moment. I need to make a call; my friend secured an appointment with

surprised, noting with skepticism, “An appointment with Mr. Weaver? That seems improbable. Mr. Weaver hasn’t been entertaining

responded, “I understand the situation. Can I

security guard assented, “You can make a call, but don’t take too long. We have regulations here

aware of the security guard’s constraints. “I’ll be

the

his internal trust in Stefan, a kernel of doubt

incoming call from an

breathless voice filled the line, “Bobby, it’s me,

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