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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

suddenly paused mid-sentence, 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, Luke finished, his expression calm but serious. Jane blinked, stunned for a moment. "Will testing the drug be

who 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 body is better

into an uneasy silence. Everyone exchanged tense glances. Mona's eyes fixed ont the pill

the medicine for her grandfather, and she was

coffee table, Maxwell gently pulled her back and softly said. "Mona, with me here, this is not

the same time, Barbara's gaze

Bernard today, even if Bernard later found out

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

he would surely be grateful when he woke up. He

what kind of damage it might cause

anyone could respond, he bent down, reaching for the

it dry without needing water. Then, she turned to

cousins, tears welled up in Barbara's eyes. "Grandma, Mona, I know I was wrong before. Please

of Barbara, who had just taken the pill for Bernard without hesitation, filled Jane's

to decide who her father was. She was kicked out