"I never like to explain anything, as it would feel like I'm trying to find an excuse for myself." Zayn let out a bitter smile. "I figure those who truly know me will understand me. Probably this was the reason why so many misunderstandings occurred."
"Did someone use the antidote to force you to send her away?" Dr. Feroma started to figure out the whole truth.
"Yes." Zayn nodded slightly. "But that's not important. It was my fault since I was the one who didn't manage to get hold of the situation…"
"That's what I thought." Dr. Feroma analyzed rationally from his medical standpoint. "Logically, she wouldn't be able to survive if she left like that unless she got the antidote. But still, I can't understand. If she got the antidote, why does she still suffer from such serious side effects?"
"Something happened with the last antidote…" Zayn gave a straightforward answer. "On that day, Mrs. Borah got humiliated in the storm and nearly lost her life. Her brother managed to rescue her at that critical moment and brought her back to the Lierger family."
"Now I understand." Dr. Feroma let out a deep sigh. "So fate is toying with all of us."
"I owe her too much. I only hope that she could recover soon…"
As Zayn was speaking, a bug flew by and knocked into one of his eyes. He swayed it off, without much care for his eye.
"What's wrong with your eye?" Dr. Feroma felt he saw something unusual. "I forgot to wear my glasses so I can't see clearly. Let me check for you tomorrow."
"It's nothing. It's just a bug flying by." Zayn was unperturbed. "My eye is fine."
"No, I feel I saw something strange…" As Dr. Feroma was speaking, Hapilia entered the room abruptly. "Dr. Feroma, I've finished treating Ms. Wigston's wound. And I've fed her a bottle of medicine just as you said. She should be able to sleep well tonight."
"Great." Dr. Feroma nodded slightly. "I should head back to sleep too. I'm not young anymore."
With that, Zayn helped him up.
"You get some rest too." Dr. Feroma waved his hand toward Zayn. "Next time, remember to put something else in her mouth if she keeps biting. You don't have to sacrifice your hand."
"Got it…"
At that moment, Zayn was staring at Dr. Feroma's back figure. He got impressed not only by his medical skill but also by his wisdom in life.
Many times, he was able to see through the whole situation easily.
Maybe, he's the key toward the truce between the two families.
"Mr. Zayn, are you all right?" Mrs. Bolistin came down from the staircase and greeted Zayn earnestly. "How's your wound? Let me have a look."
"It's only a small wound. I'm fine." Zayn hid his hand behind his back.
"How could it be fine? I've just come from cleaning the room. I saw the blanket all covered in bloodstain."
Mrs. Bolistin choked on her words as she spoke.
"I'm fine. The wound is not serious." Zayn worried about seeing her cry. "All right. Would you please go and rest? You still need to prepare breakfast for the kids tomorrow morning."
"Fine then. Since Dr. Feroma had checked the wound, I guess there would not be much problem. Please don't hurt yourself in the future. Mr. Jombo will be sad if he finds out. I'll need to report to him about your situation every day…"
Just then, Mrs. Borah realized she had slipped up, and she immediately changed her tone. "It's late already. I'll go to bed now."
Upon saying that, she swiftly left the scene, covering her mouth with her hand.
"Hahaha…"
Zayn let out a smile while shaking his head. He used to be indifferent to everything around him. But now, he seemed to start cherishing the good side of life.
He was grateful to Dr. Feroma and Mrs. Bolistin for being by his side.
He also appreciated Jombo, who still could not stop worrying about him even now.
Just then, Zayn's phone suddenly rang. Zayn was speechless when he saw it was from Jombo. Mrs. Bolistin indeed has a big mouth.
He swiftly went to his room and answered the call. "Hello!"
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