The Ex and Her Riches

Half an hour later, Joshua conducted a thorough examination of Gwendolyn, including testing her blood to determine if the $404 RNA virus had been transmitted to her from her children.

As they waited for the results, he glanced at Cedrick’s swollen cheek and let out a soft sigh. “Cedrick, do you want to put on some ointment to reduce the swelling? Or an ice pack?”

Cedrick gently licked the cut in his inner mouth and nodded in agreement. “All right, once we have a better understanding of Gwenny’s condition, I’ll make sure to apply the necessary medication.”

“Okay.”

Silence ensued in the lab. None of them said a word as the air grew tense.

An hour later, the sky had turned completely dark.

Joshua finally received the results and made his way back to the ward with a serious expression.

Cedrick had been waiting beside Gwendolyn the entire time. He quickly got to his feet and inquired, “So?”

Joshua held the lab report tightly and looked at Cedrick. “Cedrick, there is good news and bad news. Which one do you want to hear first?”

Cedrick’s expression turned dark. Why is he asking me to choose?

Tamping down his impatience, he replied, “Tell me the good news first.”

The blood test results show that there is no S404 RNA virus in Gwendolyn’s body. She’ll be fine, so don’t worry.”

Cedrick heaved a sigh of relief. “What about the bad news?”

Joshua’s voice grew solemn as he delivered the news. “According to various indicators and her previous abnormal actions, it appears that Gwendolyn is suffering from mania.”

Cedrick’s brows furrowed in confusion as he processed the information. “How is that possible? Mania is a mental illness. How could a blow to the back of her head cause her to develop mania?”

Joshua explained patiently. “There were hidden risks and signs of Gwendolyn’s mania long before. She was under a lot of psychological stress due to various factors, especially during her pregnancy. The injury to the back of her head this time simply triggered the illness completely, but it is not the root cause.”

sigh of apology. “You mentioned before that when Gwendolyn was pregnant, she bit you until you bled over a minor issue. She went to the hospital for a check-up, and the doctor said it was due to excessive progesterone, which

who was still unconscious in bed. He racked his brain to recall what had

her relatives believed her, and she faced accusations of being an illegitimate child. Despite her exhaustion, she had to handle these matters with determination. And then, Marcus passed away, and Evelyn went missing. The pressure and anxiety never left her

he held his head in his hands. “It’s my fault. I neglected her. I failed to recognize and

would happen. Stop blaming yourself, Cedrick,” Joshua advised him as

outbursts may occur especially at night. It’s important for you to closely monitor her. Additionally, it’s possible that Gwendolyn may not have any recollection of her actions during these episodes. It’s up to you

A momentary silence later, he asked, “What should I

can be damaging to the nerves, so it should be considered carefully. If too much is injected, it can affect subsequent treatment. Other than that, the only option is to let her vent until she exhausts herself and falls asleep naturally, which doesn’t harm the nerves. However, she may feel

deep thought and

of her

agreed with a curt nod, feeling guilty for

an apologetic kiss on the back

treat Gwenny’s mania?”

challenging to treat, it is not incurable. Based on Gwendolyn’s physical condition, I will develop a medication specifically tailored to her needs. If we’re fortunate, she may recover completely

promptly relaxed when he learned that Gwendolyn could

the treatment plan as soon as possible. If Gwendolyn has another outburst, I’ll discreetly bring her here

caught the main point in his words. “Discreetly? Are you planning to keep Gwendolyn unaware of her condition

If she becomes aware of her condition, she might go to great lengths to shield her loved ones from any potential harm. For now, it might

couldn’t refute his words.

got some medication for Gwendolyn to calm her

took around two hours and a half to finish the IV drip. Cedrick remained beside her, using an ice pack

at the lab

a still-unconscious

the night, he could finally find solace in sleep. Embracing Gwendolyn tightly in his arms, he drifted into a deep slumber.

until noon the

a call from her

afternoon to

It’s almost one?

mind cleared upon hearing about