Predestined Marriage

"Is she awake?"

"No."

"The effects didn't wear off?"

"Yes, we used a little more in case she woke up half way. She will wake up soon."

"Get prepared. We'll run tests as soon as she wakes up."

In a daze, Summer heard the conversation. Sometimes it was clear, but sometimes it was not. And it became quiet at last.

Summer opened her eyes, her head still dizzy. She stared blankly at the ceiling for a while and heard the sound of some medical devices, which was rhythmical, cold and depressing.

She slowly turned her head and looked around, finding herself in a laboratory. It looked like the one that Leonardo had built for Stanley.

fainted after the meal, but she did not know it wasn't Douglas who

said in a measured voice, "Douglas?" There was no reply but the

moved her body and

helped herself up with one hand pressing the bed. Then she quickly threw a pillow behind her so

behind her, Summer could

position. The door should

in from outside. The woman wore a mask and saw Summer leaning against

and went out. Although she had no idea why the woman went out, she knew she would

as she expected, not long after, the door was pushed open again. Summer looked in the direction of

a man cared about quality judged from his carefully groomed hair,

her and

him,