With a heavy, muted thud, Lucinda weakly lost consciousness and collapsed into his embrace.
Nathan tightly held Lucinda in his arms and hastened towards the garage, intending to make his way to the laboratory.
The chaos in the rest area and the two violent slaps were clear signs: something was profoundly wrong with Lucinda.
About thirty minutes later, Aldric conducted a thorough examination on Lucinda, including a blood test, to determine if the S404 Virus had been transmitted to her through her babies.
As Nathan awaited the result, Aldric glanced at his swollen left cheek and offered, Nathan, would you like to apply some anti-inflammatory cream, or should I use ice to bring down the swelling on your cheek?
Nathan touched the sore spot inside his mouth and agreed, Sure.
Lets focus on her situation first, then Ill take care of my wound.
Aldric didnt say anything.
The laboratory was still and quiet, with neither of them speaking.
They both sat in tense anticipation of the test result.
After an hour of waiting, the outside had become dark.
Once Aldric received the result, he returned to the ward wearing a solemn expression.
Nathan, positioned beside Lucinda, promptly rose to his feet and inquired, What does it say?
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Aldric gripped the test report tightly and remarked, Nate, theres good and bad news. Which one do you want to hear first?
Nathans expression grew grim. He was left speechless by the news, and he couldnt bear the suspense any longer!
But he maintained his composure and said calmly, Lets start with the good news first.
The blood test result reveals that theres no trace of the S404
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Virus in her system, and her life is not in danger. You can relax now.
Nathan let out a sigh of relief. Now, whats the bad news?
Aldric wore a grave expression. Based on all the indicators and her unusual behaviors earlier, shes dealing with manic depression.
Nathans brow furrowed deeply. This doesnt make sense. Its a mental illness. How could she suddenly develop a manic depression after a hit to the back of her head?
Aldric offered a patient explanation. There were indications of Lucindas manic depression. When she was pregnant, she faced numerous challenges on her own, leading to significant psychological stress and mental distress. This time, the hit to her head happened to trigger an episode, but its not the underlying cause.
He sighed, filled with remorse. You mentioned that when she was pregnant, she bit you over minor issues until you bled. Then she went to the hospital for a check-up. The doctor attributed it to excessive progesterone and said that pregnant women often experience mood swings, so it wasnt a major concern. However, in reality, if she couldnt manage her emotions, it could lead to various hidden risks and health issues. This time, she had a sudden episode.
Nathan turned his gaze toward the unconscious Lucinda lying on the bed, reminiscing about the events that had unfolded earlier.