In the beginning, Gareth had no intention of telling Elisa about the drugs taking effect.
But Elisa misunderstood him.
He remembered his grandmother's advice, "You rascal, don't beat around the bush regarding important
matters! Keep Elisa by your side by any means necessary!"
"Women are easily swayed by emotions. Do whatever you have to!"
It was the only reason he mentioned the drugs.
He didn't want Elisa to misunderstand him, and he wanted her to let down her guard around him.
Taking in his expression, Elisa knew Gareth wasn't one to tell lies.
"Acting up?" Her expression tightened.
She checked his pulse. It was weak and erratic. A sign of the drugs had affected him.
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"You…"
Elisa stared at Gareth in disbelief.
She couldn't imagine how he had managed the pain without any medicine or assistance.
"I couldn't breathe when it started to hurt." Gareth gasped. He placed a hand over his chest.
Elisa handed him the pill she had been developing. "Take this. I'll prepare a medicinal bath for you and
brew a decoction. After that, you need to rest."
Gareth didn't look like he was lying.
He listened to her instructions and frowned, "What will you do after?"
She had planned to return to Stacy's house to check on them.
"I have plans." Elisa blew him off, deliberately being vague.
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Taking in her nonchalant attitude, Gareth instinctively knew she was going to look for the little girl.
If there was one thing he knew for sure about Elisa, she hated sticking her nose into other people's
business.
Based on their recent interactions and her style of doing things, there must be something going on with
the girl. Otherwise, Elisa wouldn't go to such great lengths to help someone she didn't know.
Gareth tightened his lips before saying, "I'm coming with you."
"No. I can take care of it myself." Elisa turned him down.
"What can a sick person like you do?" She added. "I'll spend more energy worrying about you if you
come."
Elisa glanced at him with disdain.
Despite catching the look she gave him, Gareth did not change his mind.
He raised an eyebrow and said, "I handled the effects fine on my own. You don't need to worry about
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me. I'm here to help you. I won't slow you down."
He was firm and simultaneously trying to reassure her.
Elisa frowned. "Even if you do come with me, there's nothing you can do. Can't you just stay in the
room and rest, Gareth?"
His insistence would only cause trouble for her.
What if something happened to him? What if he got injured or fainted because of the drug? Wouldn't
that be hindering her?
That was why she did not want Gareth to accompany her.
Gareth's lips tightened into a thin line. His expression became cold and angry,
But his demeanor did nothing to change Elisa's mind.
She filled the bath and threw the required medicinal herbs into it.
After that was done, she nodded toward Gareth. "Have a soak. I'll brew your medicine. I think I should
call Thomas and ask him to come and take care of you."