Joel was kicking himself. Despite having worked in the business industry for years, he still ended up barking up the wrong tree. He felt the need to make it up to Catherine in the future. He must not leave her to suffer.

The next day.

Catherine took Joel to a newly-opened yet reputable hospital in Canberra for a medical check-up.

The check-up results were out in the morning.

The doctor frowned upon looking at the report. “Mr. Yule, there are toxins in your blood.”

“What?” Joel was shocked. “B-But the check-up I did three months ago showed that I was normal.”

 

The doctor shook his head. “It’s chronic poisoning, which began to take place at least two years ago. Do you experience coughs, headaches, and chest tightness every now and then?”

“Yes.” Joel quickly nodded. “I went to consult a doctor earlier. After giving me a body check-up, the doctor claimed that it could be due to the side effects of the accident and my age…”

previously would say so. Well, you can clearly tell from the results now. If you hadn’t been made aware of it any sooner,

filled with indifference and complications. Now that the doctor witnessed

Joel sank into despair.

is it possible to detoxify the

 

doctor replied, “It’s possible, but he won’t be as fit as before. I suggest that he undergo treatment as soon

“Thank you.”

 

doctor, Catherine held Joel and walked out with him in a daze. Looking at Joel’s frustrated look, she said helplessly, “Regarding the toxins, it must be someone around you who has been spiking your food. The person is either in your company or villa. I’m sure the doctor

who brought me there every time,” Joel said dejectedly with a hint of mockery, “Never in my wildest dreams did I expect that. After all, I spent over 20 years raising her, giving her the best of everything. I even thought she was actually unaware that Damien was her

Catherine pursed her lips.

 

had returned. If she had come

to report it to the police,” Joel

you’re just going to raise the alarm if you do that. Nicola and Melanie will certainly pin it on the person who has been spiking your food.

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