Predestined Marriage

"Is she awake?"

"No."

"The effects didn't wear off?"

"Yes, we used a little more in case she woke up half way. She will wake up soon."

"Get prepared. We'll run tests as soon as she wakes up."

In a daze, Summer heard the conversation. Sometimes it was clear, but sometimes it was not. And it became quiet at last.

Summer opened her eyes, her head still dizzy. She stared blankly at the ceiling for a while and heard the sound of some medical devices, which was rhythmical, cold and depressing.

She slowly turned her head and looked around, finding herself in a laboratory. It looked like the one that Leonardo had built for Stanley.

She only remembered that she fainted after the meal, but she did not know it wasn't Douglas who sent

said in a measured voice, "Douglas?" There was no reply but the sound

moved her body and tried

she quickly threw a pillow behind her so that she could fell on it when she was too weak to sit

the pillow behind her, Summer could see

her position. The door should be

woman wore a mask and saw Summer leaning against

utter a sound, the woman turned around and went out. Although she had no idea why the woman

she expected, not long after, the door was pushed open again. Summer looked in the direction of the door

cared about quality judged from his carefully groomed hair, or she should say he must be

man walked up to her and said gently,

him,