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Because of the virus , Betty became weak . She had hypotension .
The virus resembled Hantavirus . It was harmful to the kidneys and lungs and might result in death .
The elderly were vulnerable before the attack of this virus .
Thinking , Aria listed the herbs needed for the treatment . Then , she sent the list to a druggist and paid the bills .
The druggist : ( Ms. Saxon , you paid more than you should . ]
Aria : [ Please send me all the herbs you have as soon as possible . Then , help me buy more . ]
The druggist : [ Ms. Saxon , I’ll get right on it . ]
Aria then bought a lot of benzalkonium bromide and special UV lights .
After Betty fell asleep , Aria gently tucked her in and did the cleaning .
Aria then washed up . She breathed a sigh of relief after it was confirmed that the medicine and the medical equipment would be sent to Jamelan that day .
Betty got up early . At six o’clock in the morning , Aria was preparing breakfast when a knock sounded on the door .
Owen arrived with some food containers . “ I brought you some breakfast . ”
He cooked for Aria at home and prepared breakfast for her now . He deliberately delivered the breakfast before Betty woke up .
Touched , Aria moved aside and let Owen into the house .
Owen opened the food containers , so the porridge came into view .
Betty needed a light diet , so the breakfast Owen had prepared was perfect .
Owen then produced a bowl of soup . “ Drink the soup after breakfast , It’ll help warm you up .”
Aria gripped her spoon . She then raised her head and joked , “ Are you going to cook for me for the rest of your life ? ”
Owen’s heart skipped a beat . “ If you want me to . ”
Time seemed to freeze . The atmosphere in the room became subtle .
Aria was stunned . When she tried to figure out the meaning of Owen’s answer , Betty coughed .
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Instantly , Aria rose to her feet and ignored those subtle feelings .
Owen reminded , “ We know little about the virus . You had better put on your mask after breakfast . I am gonna run a couple of errands , and I will come to collect the containers later . ”
The villagers were busy clearing the road , and Owen and Aaron intended to go help them .
“ Give me your car key . I’ll drive your car here , ” Owen said .
Aria silently handed Owen her car key and then left to look after Betty .
After breakfast , Aria fed Betty some medicine , washed the food containers , and took out a pen and notebook . “ Betty , when did you fall sick ? What are your symptoms ? ”
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Recalling , Betly said , “ The day before yesterday , I lost my appetite , felt nauseous , and had a headithe
“ Where have you been ? Who did you see ? Did you have contact with animals ? ”
Betty thought for a moment before she said , “ I seldom left this house . Four days ago , I attended a wedding party held in the village , and then may ran
If Betty was infected with the virus at the wedding party , both Aaron and Betty would be at risk .
“ What did you eat at the party ? Did you get bitten by the bug … ”
Aria asked a lot of questions and took notes . “ Betty , take a good rest . I will have a walk in the village . Call me if your need anything ”
Her phone had died yesterday . She didn’t charge her phone till she arrived at Betty’s house .
Betty read Aria’s mind . “ It is not your job to please them … ”
Nearly all the villagers dreaded Aria , so Betty was afraid that they wouldn’t be cooperative .
“ I know , Betty . ”
Aria quickly checked the food in the kitchen and the drinking water before she left the house with a mask on .
After the news about Jamelan was released , Caleb let his assistant prepare for a donation .
He called Aria . The news that she had to Jamelan distressed him . Without hesitation , he left his office .
Through the talk over the phone , Caleb saw through Aria . “ Caleb , many herbs and machines are needed here . I need your help .”
Caleb said , “ No problem .”
After the call with Aria , Caleb rang Jeffrey and said , “ Get gowns , hair covers , and analyzers ready , and I will deliver them personally . Call the hospital to see whether there are any volunteers going with me .”
Jeffrey hesitated for a moment and asked , “ Boss , should I inform the Chairman ? ”
“ No. ”
This was Jamelan .
After the road was cleared , Owen took off his gloves , moved aside , and let the cars drive past .
In a van , Hannah had her face covered by the mask . Someone said , “ Ms. Gibson , it is another great chance for you since you could make protease inhibitors . ”
Hannah smiled . “ You flatter me . I am still a trainee manager . ”
The man said flatteringly , “ You are so modest , Ms. Gibson . For fairness , you chose to be a trainee . Given your ability , you can be a manager . Besides , the director let you lead this team . It is an honor few doctors have . You should have confidence in yourself . ”
At first , Hannah was not satisfied with her job as the manager in clinical pharmacology . She didn’t accept the job till the director promised to let her treat patients .
“ The director trusts me , and I won’t disappoint him . ” Hannah looked out of the window , spotted a figure , and shouted , “ Stop the car . ”
“ Ms. Gibson , what’s wrong ? ”
Hannah explained , “ I saw an old friend . You may leave first . ”
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Her colleagues also spotted Owen . Hearing Hannah , they had a look of surprise ,
They remembered that Hannah had helped Aria as hei divorce lawyer . In other words , Owen and Hannah were supposed to be adde
Why did Hannah act as if she was close with Owen ?
The road was rough , and the van was crowded . Therefore , when Hannah wanted to get out of the car , the others were glad for more space in the rari
“ Ms. Gibson , see you later . ”
Hannah gave an authoritative nod . “ Okay . ” She got out of the car , walked to Owen , and said , “ Owen , wiry are you here ? ”
At the sight of Hannah , Owen became expressionless . “ I am a passerby here .”
“ Come on , Owen . I know that you’re here for charity . ”
“ If so , why did you ask ? ” Aaron thought.
Owen pulled out a car key and looked at Aaron . “ Let’s go . ”
Hannah seemed oblivious to Owen’s indifference . She quickened her steps to catch up with Owen . She asked after Owen pulled open the car door , “ Owen , could you please give me a free ride ? I was sent here by Heffner Hospital to help the villagers . ”
Owen gave Hannah a meaningful smile . “ This is Aria’s car … Don’t you mind ? ”
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