A Divorce He Regrets

Chapter 181:

“Am I dying?”

The room fell deathly silent. My grandmother’s grip on my hand tightened, her breath hitching.

“No,” the doctor said finally, though his tone wasn’t entirely reassuring. “But we did find traces of the poison in your system.”

I felt like the air had been sucked out of the room. “Poison? How much?”

“All of you have it, but your levels are significantly higher than your grandfather’s.”

“What?” Dominic snapped, his fists clenching. “How is that possible?”

“That’s what we’re trying to determine,” the doctor said calmly. “But considering the timeline and dosage, your immunity likely played a role in keeping you alive. You’re younger and healthier than your grandfather was.”

Grandma’s shaky voice broke the silence. “I never liked that tonic. Always tasted bitter.”

The doctor nodded. “That likely explains why you have minimal traces. But the rest of you… we need to act fast.”

“What does that mean for Raina?” Alex asked, his voice sharp with urgency. “Will she be okay?”

The doctor closed his clipboard and put a hand in his pocket, his expression grim. “We’ll need to start emergency treatment immediately. For all of you. But given Raina’s condition, we need to prioritize her.”

Alex didn’t hesitate. “Good. Let’s get started.”

“Wait,” I said, my heart racing. “What about the rest of my family?”

“We’ll handle everyone,” the doctor assured me.

But Alex’s focus was solely on me. “Raina, you’re starting treatment now. No arguments.”

I opened my mouth to protest, but the fierce determination in his eyes made me pause. He wasn’t going to back down.

The doctor looked at me, waiting for my approval. With a shaky breath, I nodded.

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The doctor handed me a small packet of pills, his expression grave as he explained their purpose. “These are antibody drugs to counteract the poison. They’ll start working immediately, but we need to monitor your progress closely.”

I nodded, clutching the packet in my trembling hands. The word “poison” echoed in my mind, making it hard to focus.

“Your organs are severely weakened,” the doctor continued, his voice steady but tinged with concern. “They’re not damaged, but you’ll need time and care to recover fully.”

Alex, who hadn’t left my side since I woke up, spoke up. “How much time?”

“It varies,” the doctor replied. “With proper rest and treatment, we’re optimistic about her recovery.”

Before I could respond, Dominic burst into the room, his phone in hand. His face was a mixture of frustration and worry. “Adelaide’s been calling me nonstop,” he announced, his tone laced with irritation.

I frowned, my grip tightening on the blanket. “What does she want?”noveldrama

“She keeps asking about you,” Dominic said, pacing the room. “And she’s been to the house several times while you’ve been here.”

My heart sank. “Why haven’t you told her to stay away?”

Dominic stopped mid-step and shot me a look. “The only reason she’s still roaming free is because you said to wait. Otherwise, she’d already be in cuffs.”

Alex’s jaw tightened, and he muttered, “She shouldn’t even be near the house.”

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