Free Web NovelChapter 626: I Don’t Blame You
"I don’t know. I really don’t know." Michael held his head and squatted on the ground.
Milo squatted down with him, reaching out to pat his shoulder and comfort him.
Although he was not married and had no children, he could still relate to Michael’s despair and helplessness at that moment.
It was not that there was no hope, but it was very little hope.
It was indeed cruel to gamble with one’s children.
"Michael, if you really don’t know how to make the decision, then I suggest you give the antidote to Leah first," Milo sighed and said, "Leah’s condition is indeed more dangerous."
Milo did not want to make this kind of suggestion. If any problems occurred later, he would then be to blame as well. However, Milo did not want to see Michael like this either.
"What Jake said is right. We should learn to prioritize. Let’s save Leah’s life first. We still have time to think of other ways afterward," Milo said, "My researchers are not just empty suits. We are supposed to have confidence in them."
Michael gritted his teeth tightly, took a deep breath, and stood up from the ground.
Michael closed his eyes, turned around, and returned to the ward.
He could not escape.
He was the father of two children and needed to be the one standing strong to make decisions at such a critical moment.
When Michael returned to the ward, everyone there had their eyes on him.
It seemed that they were all waiting for his decision.
"Give the antidote to Leah." Michael clenched his fingers one by one at his sides as he said this. Turning his head, Michael said to Jake, "Jake, Daddy will talk to Yvonne again. Since she has an antidote, there must be more. I will guarantee your safety at all costs."
"Yeah." Jake nodded when hearing Michael’s answer.
"I’ll have someone deliver the antidote right away." Milo immediately took out his cellphone and made a call.
Soon, people from the scientific research team brought them the antidote.
Michael took the antidote and held it to Leah’s mouth, his hands trembling.
Leah shook her head and refused to open her mouth.
"Leah, take this, and you will get better," Michael said, choking with sobs.
"Daddy, Leah won’t take it. Give it to Brother." She bit her lip tightly.
"Leah, listen to Daddy. Take it..." Michael sat on the edge of the bed, still holding the antidote beside Leah’s lips.
Leah shook her head again.
Michael’s eyes were sore, and he could not help shedding tears.
"If Leah will not listen, Daddy will have to force it into your mouth." Although Michael seemed to threaten Leah, his tone was still very gentle.
"Dad... Waah..." Leah cried out all of a sudden, "I want to give this antidote to Brother, I..."
While Leah spoke, Michael fed the antidote into Leah’s mouth.
Leah was still crying and coughed choking on the antidote that Michael poured into her mouth.
Michael immediately reached out and patted her back. Jake handed a glass of warm water to Leah and let her drink it.
Leah had already swallowed the antidote fed into her mouth. She wanted to throw up but could not.
"Daddy, Brother..." Leah’s eyes were red, and she looked at them with tears.
Michael stretched out his hand to hug Leah tightly and patted her back lightly soothing her; however, it was more like he was comforting himself. "It’s okay.
Nothing will happen. We will all be fine. I promise..."
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Eyes closed, tears fell from the corners of Michael’s eyes.
After letting go of Leah, Michael turned his head and hugged Jake tightly, feeling even more guilty about Jake.
He did not know why things had turned out this way in just a few days.
They were a happy family a few days ago. His wife was pregnant with their third child, and the whole family was happily awaiting the arrival of a baby.
Leah and Jake were excited for another sibling.
But in the blink of an eye, everything changed. His wife was kidnapped, and his son and daughter suffered from poisoning.
"I am sorry. I am so sorry..." Michael held Jake’s hands tight, seeming to reveal his heartfelt guilt.
Jake did not blame Michael for the incident.
Besides, he initially asked Michael to give Leah the antidote.
Jake stretched out his little hand, patted Michael on the back, and said, "I don’t blame you, Daddy..."
Jake had not called Michael "Daddy" in a long time. But right now, even Jake calling him "Daddy" could not have made Michael happy.
It only made him feel even more remorseful.
"Don’t worry. The research team will work on the antidote formulation day and night," Milo said solemnly. "I will also supervise them at all times. The most important thing at our hospital now is to produce the antidote."
Michael let go of Jake, turned to Milo, and said sincerely, "Thank you."
"Don’t mention it," Milo waved and replied.
Michael turned his head to look at Zess again. He then walked to her and bowed deeply. "Zess, you have been affected by us this time. Since there is only one antidote, I am sorry but I cannot give it to you. If you have any other needs, please don’t hesitate to tell me. As long as I can do it, I will definitely help."
Michael’s promise was of tremendous value.
Zess stretched her hand out to wipe away the tears and smiled, shaking her head. "I don’t need anything. I have followed Wendy for so many years and haven’t needed anything. Wendy has always been generous to me when it comes to money."
Even Jake had not gotten an antidote. How could Zess blame Michael?
As a father, he must use the antidote on his children. There was no doubt about it.
"If you need anything in the future, you can tell me at any time," Michael said.
"Okay." Zess blinked, which led to more tears welling up her eyes.
After taking the antidote, Leah’s condition improved. Her temperature had stopped rising. However, it had not lowered either.
Michael still took Leah’s temperature every few minutes. However, there was not toomuch change. At 99 degrees, her fever was considered mild.
Michael had heard from the doctor about this possibility since the beginning.
Leah had immune system problems that were exacerbated by the poisoning.
If she had not taken the antidote, she would likely have faced a life-threatening condition within a week. Nevertheless, taking the antidote did not mean that she was going to be all right either. Even after detoxification, the previously triggered immune system problems still existed.
Unexpectedly, things still turned out terribly.
That was also why Michael had asked Paul to come to Lake City.
He had prior experience in treating Leah’s disease, and if he could cure it once, he would be able to succeed a second time for sure.
All night, Michael did not dare to close his eyes. He stayed by Leah’s bed, fearing that something unexpected might happen. Michael had been counting down the hours to Paul’s arrival. He had already asked Mr. York to send someone to pick Paul up at the airport. As soon as Paul arrives, they would immediately bring him to the hospital.
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Michael had not rested much over the past few days.
Noticing Michael’s exhaustion and bloodshot eyes, Jake had a worried look on his little face. He reached out and patted Michael’s arm gently.
Michael looked back instinctively, seeing Jake, he whispered, "Are you still awake?"
Jake pointed to the additional bed on the side and said, "You can go ahead and get some sleep. I will be here watching Leah."
"I am not sleepy. Go to sleep," Michael shook his head and said.
"You don’t have to stay with Leah the whole time. We can ask the nurse to come in and monitor Leah’s condition. If there is anything, the nurse will notify us as soon as possible. If you don’t trust the nurse, I will always be with Leah," Jake blinked and said, "You should take a break."
"Are you worried about me?" Hearing Jake’s words, there was a smile on Michael’s tired face.
Jake had always disliked Michael because he had hurt Wendy, Leah, and himself. But now, Michael was naturally happy to hear the care being directed at him from Jake.
"No, I am just afraid that if you are at your limit and fall ill, Mummy and Leah will be sad," Jake looked away and said roughly.
As Michael was about to say something, a voice came from behind him.
"You all go to sleep. I’ll take care of Leah." Zess walked in gently from the door, still carrying an insulated lunch box in her hand.
"Zess, didn’t I tell you to go back to rest?" Michael was a little surprised when he saw Zess.
"How can I sleep?" Zess sighed and said, "I cooked some porridge for you, as you did not eat well during the day. Have some porridge, and you all go to bed. I will watch Leah."
Zess scooped out the porridge she had brought into two bowls and handed them to Michael and Jake. They actually had not had much of an appetite, but they all nodded and ate the porridge after thinking about what Zess just said. They all knew that if they fell ill due to fatigue at this time, it would be troublesome.
Michael quickly finished the porridge, put down his bowl, and said, "Zess, go rest.
This time, it was me that had you involved in the incident. I would feel bad to even ask you to stay up late and take care of Leah." ƒгeewёbnovel.com
"Mr. Lucas, although I am a servant, I have been attending Wendy for many years.
You don’t need to make it a big deal," Zess said as she tidied up the dishes and cutlery left aside and smiled, "Please go sleep. If we continue arguing, it may wake Leah."
Zess finished and sat on the chair in front of Leah’s bed before Michael and the others could say anything.
Michael sighed slightly, he had no choice but to say, "Then let’s take a break. Feel free to wake us up when you are tired or sleepy."
"Okay. Sleep well," Zess said with a faint smile.
Michael and Jake did not go far. They rested together on the accompanying bed.
Although they were more than sleepy, neither of them fell asleep but just tossed and turned in bed.
After finally falling asleep in a daze, Michael’s cellphone rang. It was Mr. York.
Michael immediately got the phone connected.
"Mr. Lucas, I have got Paul, and I will bring him to the hospital now." Mr. York told Michael the news.
Michael’s sleepiness disappeared all at once. He sat up from the bed happily and said, "Okay. Please bring him here right away. I will pick him up from the hospital gate in person."
