Chapter 141
Grandma’s shaky voice broke the silence. “I never liked that tonic. Always tasted bitter.”
The doctor nodded. “That Holy explains why you have minimal traces. But the rest of you… we need to act fast,”
“What does that mean for Balna?” Alex asked, his voice sharp with urgency. “Will she be okay?”
The doctor closed his clipboard and put a hand in his pocket, his expression grim. “We’ll need to start emergency treatment Immediately. For all of you. But given Raina’s condition, we need to prioritize her.”
Alex didn’t hesitate. “Good Let’s get started.”
“Wait,” I said, my heart racing “What about the rest of my family?”
“We’ll handle everyone,” the doctor assured me.
Tut Alex’s focus was solely on me, “Raina, you’re starting treatment now. No arguments
1 opened my mouth to protest, but the fierce determination in his eyes made me pause. He wasn’t going to back down.
The doctor looked at me, waiting for my approval. With a shaky breath, I nodded.
The doctor handed me a small packet of pills, his expression grave as he explained their purpose. “These are antibody drugs to counteract the poison They’ll start working immediately, but we need to monitor your progress closely.”
I nodded, clutching the packet in my trembling hands. The word “polson” echoed in my mind, making it hard to focus
“Your organs are severely weakened,” the doctor continued, his voice steady but tinged with concern. “They’re not damaged, but you’ll need time and care to recover fully”
Alex, who hadn’↑ left my side since I woke up, spoke up. “How much time?”
“It varies,” the doctor replied. “With proper rest and treatment, we’re optimistic about her recovery.”
Before I could respond, Dominic burst into the room, his phone in hand. His face was a mixture of frustration and worry. “Adelaide’s been calling me nonstop,” he announced, his tone laced with irritation.
frowned, my grip tightening on the blanket, “What does she want?“,
“She keeps asking about you,” Dominic said, pacing the room. “And she’s been to the house several times while you’ve been here.”
My heart sank “Why haven’t you told her to stay away?
Dominic stopped mid–step and shot me a look. “The only reason she’s still roaming free is because you said to wait. Otherwise, she’d already be in
Alex’s jaw rightened, and he muttered, “She shouldn’t even be near the house.”
I sighed, feeling the weight of their frustration. “I know, but we need to be careful. If we act too soon, it might rip off Nathan.”
Dominic ran a hand through his hair, clearly unhappy but resigned. “Fine. But if she steps out of line again, I’m calling the cops myself,”
The conversation left me drained. My family took slufts to stay with me in the hospital, each of them doing their best to keep my spirits up.
Some nights were rougli, the pen and exhaustion almost too much to bear. Other nights were better, filled with quiet moments of reassurance.
But no matter the day or night, Alex was always there.
Every single day, lie sat by my side, holding my hand when I needed comfort or bringing me things to make my stay more bearable. He didn’t say much about it, but his actions spolue louder than any words.
One night, as I lay in bed, I glanced over at him. He was sitting in the chair by the window, his head resting against the wall, his eyes closed. Even in sleep, his face was lined with worry
My chest tightened How could I hate him when he was like this?
Alex had changed, and I could see it clearly now. He wasn’t the man who had broken my heart all those years ago. He was someone who cared deeply. someone who would go to any lengths to protect me and my family.
The relied in the doctor’s voice was palpable. “The toxin is out of your system,” he said, closing his clipboard with a small smile. “You’re cleared to home, but I must stress that your organs are still weak. You’ll need to eat clean, stay hydrated, and avoid stress as much as possible.”
“Thank you, Doctor,” I said softly, the weight on my chest easing slightly. I wasn’t completely in the clear, but at least I wasn’t in Immediate danger
anymore.
As the doctor continued explaining post–discharge Instructions, I felt Alex’s gaze on me. It wasn’t just a passing glance–it was the kind of look that made me feel seen, even in my most vulnerable stare
I turned my head to meet his eyes, and there it was again–an unspoken warmth, a quiet reassurance that everything would be okay.
“I’m glad you’re better,” Alex said, his voice low but steady,
His words touched me, and for a moment, I couldn’t find the right response. But then, as I studied his face more closely, I noticed something off. His skin looked paler than usual, and dark circles shadowed his eyes.
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