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After putting away the blanket , Owen walked out and headed into the kitchen . “ Wait a sec . I’ll heat up the food . ”
Aria gave a natural nod , then sat down and began reviewing the documents on the coffee table .
With experienced doctors present , it was only natural that the infected patients distrusted the young research team .
The only patient they had there was Betty .
After recovery , infected patients developed specific antibodies against the virus in their blood , which could theoretically be used to treat other infected individuals .
However , the levels and activity of these antibodies varied among patients , and there was also the potential risk of transmitting other pathogens .
Moreover , the limited plasma supply presented a major obstacle to this treatment approach .
Most of those young researchers studied modern medicine , with only about one – fifth having studied traditional medicine .
Traditionally , there was a clear divide between modern and traditional medicine , making many doctors and patients reluctant to accept such interdisciplinary collaboration .
A proven success story could make all the difference .
If they managed to cure Betty , the other infected patients might finally start to believe in them .
Caleb cast a subtle glance toward the kitchen , his gaze lingering briefly on Owen’s retreating figure before finally settling on Aria .
Aria flipped through the documents at a brisk pace , pen in hand , making quick notes and marks as she went .
She finished reviewing a day’s worth of research in no time , closed the files , and handed them to Caleb . “ Here , can you please pass these on to them ? I’ll head to the lab early tomorrow . ”
Caleb put away the documents , nodded , and sat down beside her . With feigned casualness , he asked , “ Aria , what do you think of Owen ? ”
Aria’s fingers paused midair . She looked up at Caleb , confusion flashing in her eyes .
She thought , ‘ Wait . After what just happened , does Caleb think there’s something going on between Owen and me ? ‘
She weighed her words before saying , “ He comes from a decent family . He’s handsome and talented , and highly skilled professionally . I bet he has no shortage of admirers .
“ Why do you ask , Caleb ? ”
Her expression remained as calm as ever , her eyes revealing nothing .
‘ Aria doesn’t like Owen , ‘ Caleb thought .
Caleb couldn’t suppress a smirk . “ Nothing . ”
“ I’m going to freshen up , ” said Caleb .
“ Okay , ” Aria said .
Owen had prepared an extra dish , making it four dishes and a soup for the three of them – all in modest portions .
During the meal , Owen caught the subtle slightly smug glances Caleb threw his way . There was a hint of schadenfreude in his eyes .
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‘ He’s probably laughing at how I won’t be able to win Aria’s affection anytime soon , Owen thought wryly .
After all , Caleb was Aria’s own brother . The fact that he was not actively blocking him was already a blessing ,
After dinner , Aria headed to the makeshift ER where Giana was being treated .
Still uneasy after what had happened in the afternoon , Caleb decided to go with her .
Owen caught up with Caleb and said , “ You need deliver those documents to the research team . I’ll go with Aria instead .”
Without hesitation , he quickened his pace and caught
Caleb couldn’t help but marvel at Owen’s shamelessnes
in another direction .
to Aria .
‘ Man , this guy’s got some nerve , ‘ he thought , but decided to keep quiet and simply walked off
At the entrance , Owen said , “ I’ll wait over there and check work messages . Text me when you’re ready to leave .
“ Okay . ” Aria watched Owen’s retreating figure , a strange feeling stirring in her chest .
He had been acting more than just a friend .
Maybe that look in his eyes earlier wasn’t just her imagination .
But it wasn’t the time to dwell on it .
Pushing the thought aside , Aria lifted the curtain and stepped inside .
When Giana saw Aria , her expression brightened with excitement . “ I’ve been taking the medicine as prescribed , and my stomach doesn’t hurt anymore ! ”
Aria nodded and sat down to check her pulse . After a few minutes , she said gently , “ You’re doing well . Just keep it up . You don’t need more acupuncture . Taking traditional medicine is enough . But remember , absolutely no modern medicine . ”
“ Nonsense ! ” A sharp , reproachful voice suddenly cut in .