Crises in Love (Zora and Jaylan) novel Chapter 29

Tears sprung to my eyes as I read the number on the thermometer. Self-reproach filled me as I blamed myself for not taking care of him properly. "This is all my fault," I thought, "I've let him down. I've failed as a mother."

"We need to get him to the hospital," I told Jaylan in a panic. "We need to go now!"

As I bent over to pick up the child, I collided with Zora, my vision darkened and my body swayed.

Jaylan caught me with one arm, his voice cold. "Let Zora and me handle this. You're in no condition to be of help. You'll only make things worse."

Zora smirked, wrapping Carl in a light blanket before holding him in her arms.

She seemed to be victorious. I stared at her, feeling a wave of resentment.

Jaylan tried to reassure me, "Honey, go rest, everything will be fine. We'll be back soon."

"But I..." I began, stepping forward with worry. But before I could continue, they were already walking away.

I had no choice but to follow, offering advice until they reached the staircase. Watching them rush out, I was filled with a mix of emotions.

This illness was my fault, and yet I was too weak to take care of him myself.

As the front door closed, I retreated back into the room, watching Jaylan's car drive away through the window. I forced a laugh, realizing that in their eyes, I belonged in this room.

Before I could recover from my guilt, my phone buzzed. I absentmindedly opened a file sent by Catherine, and my heart almost stopped.

Multiple organ failures, high levels of heavy metals, moderate poisoning. If it worsened, it could lead to organ failure, even death.

As someone who worked in medical equipment, these terms were like a bolt from the blue. No wonder I felt so weak.

I was on the brink of death.

I swallowed the lump in my throat, steadying my emotions. I clenched my fists, a burning anger rising within me.

Just then, another message from Catherine came in. I quickly dialed her number. She picked up, her face serious. "Allie, you've seen the results? I'm not surprised by them."

"I am." I replied, my teeth gritted against the pain.

We were silent for a while before Catherine spoke softly, she warmly said, "Don't worry! Dr. Edmond has prepared a detailed treatment plan. We've already ordered the antidote from abroad. It should be here in a few days. If it doesn't work, we'll do dialysis. I believe you'll recover soon. We won't give up on you, Allie! Don't worry."

Her words brought tears to my eyes. "I don't want to live just for the sake of living. I want revenge! That's why I need to stay alive!"

"I asked Dr. Edmond to analyze the elements further. It's not medicine, it's a chemical compound. It's only available on the black market."

"The black market?" I asked in shock.

Catherine nodded. "Yes. It's a slow poison that's tasteless and odorless. It's very hard to detect when added to food. It damages your body gradually until it causes organ failure. Even the cause of death can be hard to determine.

The medicine you gave us didn't have any issues. The drug must have been added later. This means Zora can't get away with it. She made the medicine, she delivered it. She can't escape the blame."

"But she doesn't have the means to get this stuff from the black market!" I pointed out, shivering involuntarily.