Mission To Remarry

“I believe I've seen the other medicinal herbs in the Damaris family's ancient medicine books before.” In the end, Peregrine couldn't recall the rest of the medicinal herbs.

Hesitantly, Roxanne said, “Give me some time. I believe I can figure them out based on the leads you've provided.”

When he realized she had read those ancient medicine books too, he was shocked but didn't show it on his face. “The other medicinal herbs aren't as important as the key component. I doubt Jack would've made it that easy for us to figure out.”

As long as they couldn't ascertain that crucial ingredient, they wouldn't be able to develop the antidote.

Carefully, Jonathan voiced his speculation. “I don't think it's just a matter of figuring out the medicinal herbs. Perhaps Jack was so sure we wouldn't be able to create the cure because he used an unconventional method to synthesize the poison. That may be why it's so difficult to discern the poison's raw materials.” It would explain why someone as skilled as Peregrine and Roxanne still couldn't make heads or tails of the poison after so long.

Silence ensued. The atmosphere in the room turned gloomy.

were deep in thought with a frown.

though they were in deep water, none of them intend to give up.

help?” Lucian presented a bottle sitting at

at

contained the antidote. Perhaps some residues of the antidote remain inside and can come in handy.”

the antidote, he kept the bottle.

too much thought back then, but he was glad he did it since it might provide

kept the bottle? Why didn't you take it out earlier?” admonished

in pharmacology, Old Mr. Lomax. There's no

Lucian. “Thank you for being scrupulous!