Chapter 1704: Chapter 1714

Learning this, Holden turned to Sonia, Sarah, and Tyler, saying, “Ariana needs to rest.

I’ll let her see you once she’s feeling better.

”

Noticing the worry etched on Holden’s face, everyone sensed that Ariana’s condition was grim.

A heavy silence settled as they all felt helpless, wishing they could do something for Ariana but not knowing what they could do.

Breaking the silence, Tyler said, “When I got here earlier, I heard they developed a specific medicine for Adrian.

” His voice carried a note of hope.

“I’m sure they’ll have something for Ariana soon.

”

“That’s fantastic!” Sonia and Sarah exclaimed in unison.

Everyone shared in the moment of joy, except Holden.

With a bitter smile, Holden replied, “I hope so.

”

He knew better than anyone that a cure for Ariana wouldn’t be found quickly.

Ariana was growing weaker by the day, and time was running out.

Even if a cure was developed, he feared it might come too late for her…

Meanwhile, in Adrian’s ward.

Mitchel’s assistant administered the newly developed medicine into Adrian’s system.

Shortly after, it took effect, causing Adrian to develop a low fever.

However, his mind was clearer than it had been in ages.

Memories of his delusional behavior came rushing back: mistaking his best friend for his wife, thinking that his wife was himself, believing he was a woman, and calling Sonia “bestie”…

Embarrassed by these recollections, Adrian wished he could disappear now.

He pulled the quilt over his head, hoping to hide from the world.

Jennifer noticed Adrian’s silence under the quilt and grew worried.

She tugged at it, asking, “Are you feeling okay?”

“T I’m fine,” Adrian mumbled, though he felt a profound sense of shame.

“If you’re fine, why are you hiding under there?” Jennifer’s tone was skeptical.

“Adrian, show your face.

I need to see you.

”

Adrian remained silent, making Jennifer even more worried.

She yanked the quilt away, and it accidentally fell to the floor.

Ignoring the quilt, she sat on the edge of the bed, cupping Adrian’s face to examine him closely.

Adrian squirmed, avoiding her gaze.

His cheeks flushed, and he couldn’t bring himself to look at Jennifer, feeling as though he had wronged her.

“Are you acting silly because of the fever?” Jennifer touched Adrian’s forehead and then turned to Mitchel’s assistant.

“Are you sure there are no side effects to this medicine?”

The assistant nodded confidently.

“Rest assured; the specific medicine for Mr.

Perkins has been thoroughly tested before.

”

“Then why is he acting like this?” Jennifer asked, perplexed.

“Maybe it’s just the fever…” The assistant scratched his head, looking puzzled.

“Mr.

Perkins should be back to normal once his fever subsides.

”

Jennifer sighed with relief.

She picked up the quilt, shook off the dust, and covered Adrian with it again.

She then asked the assistant, “Where’s Dr.

Chadwick? I haven’t seen him around.

”

“He’s still in the lab,” the assistant replied with a sigh.

“He’s been working tirelessly on the specific medicine for Miss Edwards, without taking a break to eat or drink.

”

Adrian gathered his courage to ask about Ariana’s condition.

The assistant sighed deeply, shaking his head with a grave expression.