Chapter 296

uppressing the sour feeling in his nose and said in a low voice. “Honey, if this happens again, chain me now I’d rather die than cause you even a smidge of pain rything All i ho now is for you to get better soon, Magnus Jonas and I can’t live without you. We need you muie Magnus sæd Honey do † loc tatto ike a mess right now? I’m sorry you had to see me at my worst I promised I’d bring you a lifetime of happiness, but “Don’t say that: Natalia covered Magnus mouth with her hand “You mustn’t talk like that. You can get through this, I know you can. The Magnus I know isn’t easily defeated. Remember when you brought me back from England? You were so assertive This little addiction is nothing you’ll pull through”

Magnus weakly grasped Natalia’s hand and shook his head dejectedly Honey I’m afraid I can’t keep my promise I’ve lost my soul this time around and turned into a complete monster. Promise me you’ll chain me up next time it’s the only way to prevent me from hurting you if I end up hurting you while I’m out of control, I’ll never forgive myself Tears streamed down Natalia t ce as the lay on Magnus sobbing into his chest won’t chain you up!

Magnus, you have to fight this! Don’t surrender Dr Frankie and james have brought in one of the top addiction specialists from the States. He can save you. I know he can‘

With trembling hands. Magnus reached out and caressed Natalia’s hair as she also trembled. “Okay, honey, I’m not scared I’m the strongest, remember? You just have to promise me that no matter what happens, you’ll protect yourself first, okay? That’s the only way I won’t feel guilty if I hurt you while I’m out of control”

Natalia i tears, soaked Magnus chest Tpromise, she said between sobs. “But you have to promise me too. you can’t lose hope. You have to beat this addiction. You have to get better soon!

Magnus heart ached like never before Two tears rolled down his cheeks. He wasn’t sum if he could beat this addiction, because every time it kicked in, he wished he were dead. This was a promise he just couldn’t make not with Natalia, his beloved, in such pain The one in agony learing on her chest was his beloved wife, while he could only watch her cry helplessly. For the first time in his life. Magnus was filled with so much regret that he wished to and his life immediately While Natalia sang softly to Magnus Dr. Frankie, and James went to the lab to analyze Magnus blood samples. The toxicologist they’d brought back from the States was a man with gray hair and years of experience. He worked tirelessly through the right until he finally created an antidote He handed The antidote over to Dr Frankie his most promising student This is the best I could do but like you I can’t guarantee it will work ”

James was dumbstruck. “Dr Frankie, at you joking? You said your mentor was the best toxicologist in the world and he is not sure if the antidote will work?”

Dr. Franke nodded Yes my mentor is one of the best, but that doesnt mean he’s the best at meang antidotes ker The pod His mentor chimed in. That’s night I’m just a toxicologist, not a miracle Magnus was given is known as the king of poisons because it can be mixed in hundreds of ways.

Change one little thing, and the antidote changes too All we can do now is try this antidote and hope it works.

James let go of Dr Frankies collar apologizing for his rashness I’m just womed about Magnus, he sad Tknow Dr Frankie said brushing himself off “We all want Magnus to get better Let’s go see if the antidote works When they arrived at the hospital room they saw Natalia and Magnus in each other’s arms, both crying.

Their hearts ached at the sight. This couple, who had already been through so much seemed destined for more hardships Natalia was introduced to Dr. Frankies mentor, the toxicologist they’d brought back from the States Overjoyed, she thanked the man profusely for coming all the way to Japan to help Magnus The toxicologist nodded politely ‘It’s my pleasure. Mis Andersen. Now let’s see if this antidote works With that he signaled for Dr. Frankie to administer the antidote Even if it didn’t cure Magnus, it wouldn’t harm him either Dr. Frankie approached Magnus, who was lucid and calm. “Mr. Andersen, he said respectfully. Tim going to give you the antidote now Don’t be afraid You’ll be better soon Magnus felt a throbbing pain throughout his body, immobilizing him. He blinked at Dr. Frankie to signal his willingness to cooperate “Cut the chit–chat, doc Just hurry up with the treatment Magnus quilt towards this man was profound as the scars on Dr. Frankie’s face were his doing. He turned his head away, refusing to meet his gaze “Roger that Dr Frankie bent down to search for an appropriate vein, ulffully pushing the antidote into Magnus bloodstream with a syringe. He then looked at him anmously “How do you feel? Any changes?

Magnus weakly shook his head. “Nothing I couldn’t even prick of the needle when you injected it Dr Frankie pondered for a moment. The antidote just went in it may take a while to take effect. Let’s wait and see Magnus agreed with Dr. Frankie’s assessment, his gaze drifting to James James. I want you to chain me up later I don’t want to hurt my wife the next time I lose control