Chapter 2046

“Yes, yes!” Dominic impatiently replied before adding, “What do you take me for? Don’t forget—I’m a miracle doctor! If I can’t solve this problem, won’t it tarnish the reputation I’ve built over the years?”

Alexander breathed a sigh of relief when he heard the affirmative response. He believed in Dominic.

Dominic had been hanging on by a thread previously. He was frail and in and out of consciousness.

Alexander was genuinely worried because of the uncertainties surrounding the symbiote virus.

However, he became confident the older man and Austin had found a solution and no longer needed to hesitate.

“Okay, I understand. I have some matters to tend to, so I won’t—”

Before Alexander could finish, Dominic interjected, “What do you understand? I’m asking you what you and Lily are up to. When will you come here?”

After some thought, Alexander replied, “Not anytime soon.”

“Ah, forget you. Lily has been missing for so many days. What’s happening?” Dominic had not had the time to consider anything since being in and out of consciousness and being in a poor mental state for a while.

Now that he had been relieved of the virus and his health had gradually improved, he realized it had been long since he had heard any news about Lily. In addition, she was close to giving birth. Her disappearance was concerning.

“She…” Alexander closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and said, “In any case, I’ll ensure she returns safely.”

“It’s not about that, and it’s not about me either. It’s for yourself, for your son!” Dominic said sincerely, “All right, I called you to tell you not to worry about our side. Finish what you have and return to take the little brat away!”

“I don’t want to leave! I don’t want to!” Galen finally spoke and clutched the older man’s beard.

Alexander was ecstatic to hear his son’s voice, but it was not the right time for idle chatter. “You must listen to Grandpa, okay? Mommy and Daddy will finish work soon, and we’ll come to pick you up.”

Dominic added, “Okay, enough talk. If you’re planning on picking him up, come quickly! Also, the virus’s transmission is likely random and not deterministic. Still, it most probably spreads more frequently through constant contact.”

His words puzzled Alexander. “But I have a friend who wasn’t in frequent contact with me, yet she still got infected.”

“Let me finish, will you? It’s not just frequent contact—another condition is a weakened immune system. People who are particularly tired or sick are more susceptible to the virus. The virus takes advantage of one’s vulnerability.

“The virus doesn’t cause direct death but weakens the body when it flares up. The attacks are more frequent at night than during the day. Still, you don’t need to worry about the details. I’ve already contacted the industry and had Austin spread the word.

“We’re looking for infected individuals and help detoxify them.”

Alexander finally let go of his worries when he heard that. Dominic had done him a great favor.

Not only had the older man’s health improved, but he had also resolved Alexander’s future concerns.

Alexander had been worried about Dominic and Austin’s situation, but he could now focus on the current situation without distractions or hesitations. He nodded, saying, “Okay, understood. Please watch your health, old man!”

His lips involuntarily curled into a smile when he said that, and his mood lightened.