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Barbara received Jane's permission and obediently sat beside her, Albert smiled at her as if to say, "See, I was right!"

Mona witnessed all of this. With her grandfather still lying in the hospital bed, she did not want to trouble her grandmother. She could not be bothered to argue with Barbara, and since Albert was also present, she felt it was important to maintain appearances, so she said nothing

The group did not have to wait long in the ward before Luke's team appeared.

When Luke arrived, Jane became especially excited, thinking that Bernard, who had been bedridden, was about to wake up. She asked eagerly, "Dr. Bird, how's the progress on the antidotel

Her voice was filled with excitement but tinged with nervousness. She could not shake the lingering worry-what if the antidote had not been developed?

However, Jane quickly prepared herself mentally. If the antidote research failed, the worst-case scenario would be that Bernard remained unconscious, just as he had been a few days earlier. She could accept this outcome

When Barbara saw Jane stand up, she quickly supported her arm and also asked anxiously, "Doctor, is my grandfather going to wake up?

Mona's attention was also focused on Luke, eager to hear what he had to say. Logically, with the thousand-year-old herb in hand, the antidote for her grandfather's poisoning should already be possible to create. She only feared something unexpected might occur. Maxwell wrapped his arm around Mona's shoulder to ease her tension.

Dr. Bird nodded, then shook his head, saying, The antidote for Bernard has been developed, but there is one component unsure about regarding the exact dosage. We do not know if there will be side effects if Bernard takes it, unless

we're

leaving Jane anxious. She asked, "Unless what? Dr. Bird, just tell us everything at once. We can handle it." "Unless someone tests the drug first, so we can adjust it based on how they respond after taking it,

degree of toxicity, and someone who is not

are definitely side effects-like a brief coma or, if too much is taken, nosebleed. In more serious cases, it could affect the person's future health. We'd gauge all of this based on the tester's reactions. Ideally, a young person should try it since their

into an uneasy silence. Everyone exchanged tense glances. Mona's eyes fixed ont the pill resting on the coffee table. Without thinking, she reached

it was her responsibility to test the medicine

back and softly said. "Mona, with me here, this is not your

time, Barbara's gaze lingered on

Bernard today, even if Bernard later found out that his poisoning had

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it would not involve her. After all, she had not poisoned him; she only knew the details. This

Bernard, Barbara knew he would surely be grateful when he woke up. He might even

the uncertainty loomed. The doctor had no idea about the exact side effects of the medicine, nor did he know what kind of damage it might cause to her body. "Maxwell, Mona, stop arguing." Albert said suddenly, stepping forward. "Let me do it. I've been in the army recently, and my body is in good shape. A small red pill

reaching

in her mouth and swallowed it dry without needing water. Then, she turned to Albert. "Albert, I'm older than you. If anything happens, I

turned to her grandmother and cousins, tears welled up in Barbara's eyes. "Grandma, Mona, I know I was wrong before. Please forgive me. I consider

Barbara, who had just taken the pill for Bernard

was sleeping with Teddy. Later on, she was punished for it. It was not up to her to decide who her father was. She was