As anticipated, Neil’s eyes betrayed a moment of doubt.

How could he ever forget that she had given up the chance to be a mother just to save him?

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What did it matter? If Lise had meant to kill Katelyn, so be it. Katelyn had brought it upon herself.

Just as Lise began to walk away, Neil’s hand shot out and caught hers.

The uncertainty in his gaze had disappeared, leaving only a look of determined certainty.

“I trust you. I’ll take care of the rest,” he replied calmly.

Lise’s lips curled ever so slightly into a victorious smile.

Turning back to Neil, she hid her satisfaction behind a look of tearful gratitude.

She collapsed into his embrace, her voice trembling as she whispered, “Neil, I’ll endure anything, as long as I’m with you. Every bit of pain is worth it.”

Neil placed a comforting hand on her shoulder, but the uncertainty in his eyes remained.

Elsewhere, Katelyn had just finished assisting Carol with her check-up, and everything seemed to be under control now.

It was crucial for her to uncover the mastermind behind the poisoning incident, and fast.

But before launching her search, Katelyn made a quick stop at Vincent’s hospital room.

Vincent, still in his hospital gown, sat upright with a small table placed across his bed, continuing to work despite everything.

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Katelyn’s brow furrowed as she gazed at him.

“Mr. Adams—”

“Your health comes first, no matter how important your work feels,” Katelyn said, her voice steady but serious.

Vincent closed his laptop with a quiet snap and set it aside. He looked up at her, brow furrowed. “Dr. Hades, why come to me first? How’s Katelyn?” he asked, his eyes searching hers.

“She’s doing better. Her condition has stabilized, but she’ll need a few days to recover under close medical observation. Both of you have the same toxins in your systems, so you’ll also need to stay in the hospital for now,” Katelyn explained as she examined him, using her medical equipment to collect data. The toxins had started to damage Vincent’s kidneys. While the body could slowly process small amounts of toxins over time, it would take a while before he started feeling better.

“I’ll prescribe some detox medication for you,” she said. “It’d also be wise to hire a nutritionist to prepare meals based on my dietary recommendations. Nutritional therapy often yields better results than relying solely on medication in cases like this.”

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