Chapter 642
It was getting very late-the time Anastasia was supposed to be resting if she were at home. As a modern young woman, her sleep schedule wasn’t naturally so disciplined, but after Harrison had come home from working late a few times to find her playing games under the covers, he had become determined to instill in her the habit of sleeping and waking early. He was quite strict about it.
Only when a wave of drowsiness washed over her did Anastasia realize just how late it was. She hadn’t even eaten yet, and her stomach was aching with hunger.
Seeing her looking so drained, Harrison’s expression darkened. “It’s only been half a day, and you’ve managed to run yourself this ragged?”
“We were in meetings all day,” she explained weakly. “I just forgot to eat
Joseph quickly interjected, “The cafeteria has prepared a meal. You can all head over now.”
Anastasia wasn’t the only one who had missed dinner; the others hadn’t eaten either, so the cafeteria was still bustling with activity.
After a much-needed meal, it was finally time to head back to their rooms to rest.
By now, however, Anastasia was no longer sleepy. She rolled around on the bed before turning over and throwing her arms around Harrison, her voice brimming with excitement. “I confirmed it! The mutated Umbral Herb that Joseph developed—it’s the cure for you!”
“He’s already given it to me. We can start the treatment as soon as we get back tomorrow!”
Even Harrison, a man who rarely showed his emotions, felt a stir in his heart at the news.
He held her tightly, pressing a soft kiss to the crown of her head. “Alright.”
Seeing her so full of excitement, his heart melted. He had been angry about her lies and the risks she’d taken by running off to the institute. But when he remembered *why* she had done it, the anger simply evaporated. Any other time, he would have disciplined her, but today, a few sharp words were all he could bring himself to deliver.
Anastasia, however, was oblivious to his internal conflict. She was still celebrating her narrow escape, thinking he had simply forgotten to punish her.
Meanwhile, Marcus and Logan had spent the entire evening on edge When the next morning arrived and Harrison still hadn’t confronted them, they shot Anastasia a look of profound gratitude. ‘
She must have sacrificed a great deal to spare them from his wrath.
Anastasia met their gaze, utterly bewildered.
With the Umbral Herb secured, she couldn’t wait another moment. She confidently left the institute in Content orıginally comes from.net
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On the drive, she recalled what they had learned from Dennis’s interrogation. A cold glint flashed in her eyes as she told Harrison that Dennis had been bought off.
“We didn’t get anything useful out of him. He doesn’t even know who hired him, only that their goal was to stop you from being cured.”
Harrison’s gaze turned icy. He gently stroked her head. “Don’t worry about it. I’ll have my people look into it.”
Anastasia nodded obediently and snuggled back into his arms to catch up on sleep.
Harrison held her, occasionally glancing down at her peaceful, sleeping face, his expression deep and tender.
That very evening, Anastasia began Harrison’s treatment.
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The procedure, involving a series of fine needles, was excruciating. Harrison remained expressionless not uttering a single sound, but Anastasia could see the tight line of his jaw and the beads of cold sweat on his temples.
Her heart ached for him. Her hand, holding the needle, trembled, and she wanted nothing more than to stop.
Sensing her hesitation, Harrison caught her free hand and brought it to his lips, kissing it gently. “It’s fine,” he murmured, his voice husky. “It doesn’t hurt. Keep going.”