"This kind of bacteria can hide in the human body very well. It's impossible to detect it during the early
stage of infection. Furthermore, if we need to know more about it, we have to extract a lot of blood from
him. The body of a four-year-old won't be able to bear it." John sighed helplessly while shaking his
head.
At that moment, the expression on Nathan's face looked rigid. He almost looked furious. He said in a
somewhat ferocious tone, "So, what are we supposed to do? Are we going to just wait and do
nothing?"
"Not really. If by any chance, another kind of bacteria enters Adrian's body, this bacteria may act as an
anti-body that could kill the existing bacteria. In this case, he can be cured."
"That method is widely used in the medical world. But the chances of success are really low. What if
the bacteria in Adrian's body is more powerful? The existing bacteria will just absorb the anti-body. And
what if Adrian's body rejects the anti-body, and it becomes toxic for him?" Mandy asked in a serious
tone. The expression on her face was turning a little bit sullen.
"You're right, Mrs. Jin. But I really think that the only thing we can do for now is to wait. Take him to the
hospital regularly for physical examination. If we still don't see any symptoms after six months, then
that means we have nothing to worry about," John asserted.
The atmosphere in the living room became dreary right away. Everyone had a deadpan expression on
their faces. Nathan, Nacy, and Simon, who didn't study medicine, realized the seriousness of the matter
as well.
Mandy closed her eyes tightly and took a deep breath. Somehow, she felt so much pain in the deepest
part of her heart. It really seemed as if Adrian had been targeted by Eve. 'Damn you, Eve! If you really
did this, I will make sure that you'll suffer! When I'm done with you, you'll wish you were dead instead.'
It wasn't long after that when John left.
Originally, Nacy and Simon had come to ask if there was any progress in the matter of the perfume. But
with what was happening to Adrian, they had set it aside for now.
Instead, Nathan told Nacy about what happened. For the past few years, Eve became really close to a
person called Doctor Ouyang. The doctor specialized in the study of bacterium. It looked like the doctor
had the ability to kill people easily.
"Nathan, Mand, let's try to calm down first and think about this logically. What if we're just overthinking
and jumping to conclusions?" Nacy tried to ease the tension in the room.
"Yes, I know. Don't worry. I'll go and read some books on bacteria. I refuse to believe that there is no
cure for this one." Then, Mandy pressed on her forehead as she felt her temples aching a little. Her
face was still pale by that point.
Then, Simon noticed the time and realized that it was very late already. He stood up, held Nacy's hand,
and said, "It's getting late, we'd better go home now." He then turned to the rest of the group and said,
"You need to have some rest, too. Don't stress yourself too much. We'll find a solution soon enough."
"You're right," Mandy and Nathan answered in unison. Then, both of them stood up to bid their
goodbyes to Nacy and Simon.
The autumn night breeze that night was cold, sending shivers and goosebumps over their skin. The
entire city was lit up while Nathan's eyes were as dark as the ocean. He and Mandy were silently
standing in the yard.
A gust of wind, which was especially strong, blew in their direction. Instantly, several leaves fell from
the tree. Mandy looked at the starry sky above her, but she couldn't appreciate the night view.
Nathan reached out his arms and embraced her more tightly. But the man restrained his strength with
so much care so as not to hurt her. He pursed his thin lips and looked at her intently. "Mand, no matter
what will happen in the future, I'll be with you. We'll protect Adrian together. I will never let you face any
challenges by yourself."
Upon hearing what he said, Mandy was dazed for a while. She didn't expect that Nathan would
suddenly be so affectionate. With his words alone, she was really moved to tears. She sniffed, and a
stream of hot liquid filled her eyes. Then, she felt a lump in her throat. "What are you doing? Why are
you suddenly becoming so sentimental?"
"I'm only like this when it comes to you. Don't be too bothered by it. Adrian is a lucky boy, and he will be
fine." His deep voice was like the sound of the violoncello. After listening to it, Mandy was finally able to
calm down.
"Yes, our little Adrian will be fine," Mandy softly said.
"Silly girl." A touch of a smile appeared in Nathan's deep eyes. He turned around with his arm still on
Mandy and gently said, "The wind is becoming stronger. Let's go back inside."
Mandy nodded her head. She snuggled up against Nathan's chest before they walked towards the
house. They went to a room containing all kinds of building blocks. Nathan had specially prepared it for
Adrian.
At that moment, Lillian was building blocks with the little boy. He was scrutinizing every block with his
round eyes. He looked really cute when he was extremely focused on something.
Mandy walked over to him and saw that it looked like Adrian was building a car.
"Adrian," Mandy said in a trembling voice. She then sniffed, trying her best not to cry in front of her son.
Raising his head, he saw how red Mandy's eyes were. He immediately dropped the building blocks in
his hands and hugged her. In the tender voice of a child, he said, "Mom, why are you crying?"
As soon as he finished saying that, he buried his head in her chest. In turn, Mandy embraced him
tightly. At that moment, she couldn't help the tears from flowing anymore.
Meanwhile, there wasn't a single tear in Nathan's eyes. He didn't say a word but stretched out his arms
and silently held his wife and son. For a while, the three of them just firmly hugged each other.
It was the happiest moment in Nathan's life. He could embrace the people he loved the most.
The hug gave Mandy a sense of security. It truly felt like Nathan would always be by her side. In that
distressing moment in their lives, they at least had each other.
"I'm fine, Adrian," Mandy said in a gentle voice. She sniffed some more and calmed down after a while.
That same night, Dean Tyler held a party at the MK International Restaurant for Audrey.
In order to welcome her, the Dean had put in a lot of thought for the event.
The restaurant was located in the most prestigious commercial area in City A. It was a relatively high-
end hotel.
At night, the lights were bright, and the view on the riverside was breathtaking. It was like a luxury
painting.
The Dean had booked eight rooms, which were all connected to one another. Separating every two
rooms was a glass door covered with a Chinese style painting on it. When the door was opened, the
people in both rooms could see each other.
All of the people who came to the party were directors of JR Hospital. Except for the doctors of the
Cardiology Department, everyone else had high positions. Even the four vice deans were present,
which was enough to show how much importance the Dean had regarding Audrey.
The party was specially prepared to welcome her. In fact, a celebration like that had never been done
before.
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