Chapter 496 Slow Poison
In Aerilon, Caius brought the shaman, Beckett, to the Worthington Mansion to check Michelle's pulse. Though over eighty, Beckett was in good health and looked kind and gentle despite the many signs of age on his face.
Caius stayed by Michelle's side, holding his breath in tension as he closely watched Beckett's diagnostic actions, more worried than Michelle herself.
Beckett noticed his gaze and couldn't help but snort coldly. "What? Don't trust my medical skills? If not, then don't invite me here!"
Knowing he was in the wrong, Caius awkwardly touched the tip of his nose and explained in a low voice, "It's not that, I'm just worried about my lover's health."
To be honest, no one in this world knew Michelle's physical condition better than Caius.
Because of this, he knew how difficult this illness was to treat.
Michelle's symptoms weren't particularly special, just an inexplicable weakness in her pulse, and she often had nightmares at night.
If it weren't for Caius using precious medicinal herbs to make tonics for her over the years, Michelle might not have made it this far.
During Beckett's pulse diagnosis, Abigail and Gregory hurriedly arrived.
Seeing someone diagnosing Michelle, Abigail didn't dare to disturb and could only whisper in Caius's ear, "How is it? Is there a way to treat her?"
Caius answered, "There's no conclusion yet. Beckett has been examining her for about ten minutes. Let's wait a bit longer."
Abigail nodded and obediently stood in place, watching the two diagnose without blinking, her heart filled with worry.
After a long time, Beckett finally withdrew his hand.
Caius and Abigail couldn't wait to ask, "How is it?"
Facing their identical worried gazes, Beckett was momentarily stunned, then shook his head.
Seeing this, Caius and Abigail's hearts sank. Abigail even staggered, almost falling, her face turning pale.
She thought, 'Could the result really be that bad?'
Michelle gently patted Abigail's hand, comforting her in a low voice, "I'm fine, you don't need to worry so much."
Having made it this far, Michelle already felt it was enough. The only thing she couldn't let go of was Abigail. Not knowing she had a daughter before, and now that they had just reunited, she didn't expect to part again so soon. Michelle couldn't bear for Abigail to experience the pain of losing her mother twice.
But life was unpredictable, and some things couldn't be forced.
Looking at Michelle, Abigail's tears fell instantly.
She threw herself into Michelle's arms, feeling indescribably sad. "Mom, don't give up. Even if Beckett can't do it, we can still find other doctors!"
Beckett, who was inexplicably questioned about his abilities, remained silent.
He cleared his throat, deliberately putting on a stern face, and said, "Who said I can't cure her? Aren't you crying a bit too early? Can you let me finish speaking?"
Abigail paused, suddenly lifting her head from Michelle's arms, her eyes filled with confusion. "What did you just say?"
"I said I can cure her. Why are you in such a hurry? Why don't you let me finish speaking before making a decision!" Beckett proudly stroked his white beard.
Abigail's heart filled with joy, and she quickly said to Beckett, "Are you serious? My mom's illness can really be cured? Please don't lie to me!"
She couldn't take such jokes anymore!
Caius also looked serious, his eagle-like eyes fixed on Beckett. However, having experienced many storms, he was more composed than Abigail.
He quickly calmed down and said to Beckett, "Please don't delay any longer. Tell us quickly. Michelle is very important to me. Otherwise, I wouldn't have gone to that remote mountain area so many times."
Beckett had heard from his daughter about Caius working as a laborer in the mountains to wait for him, so he had a good impression of Caius.
So, he no longer deliberately delayed and explained the symptoms he had observed, "Mrs. Worthington's body is very weak and can't handle any stimulation, yet the illness can't be found. Am I right?"
Caius nodded solemnly. "Michelle had an accident six or seven years ago and was misdiagnosed with cancer. She underwent a lot of treatment, and I used many medicines to nurse her back to health. Now she's almost recovered."
Previously misdiagnosed with late-stage cancer due to pronounced symptoms from her weak body, Michelle actually had early-stage cancer. The hospital's mistake led to the incorrect diagnosis, and without it, even Caius wouldn't have been able to save her.
Beckett looked at him and asked, "Did you give her any other medicine?"
Caius was about to deny it when he suddenly remembered something and silently closed his mouth.
Come to think of it, he did give Michelle other medicine. The Worthington family had a formula that could alter people's memories.
To bring Michelle to his side legitimately, he had given her this medicine.
Could it be that there was a problem with this formula?
Caius's heart tightened, and he asked anxiously, "Beckett, does that medicine have side effects?"
It shouldn't be. All the Worthington family formulas were tested, and any side effects would be clearly stated.
Beckett shook his head, his eyes meaningful. "No, it's just that someone added an extra ingredient to the formula, Phoenix Tail Herb. The tonic you usually give her conflicts with it, acting like a slow poison."
Phoenix Tail Herb was a tonic specifically for nourishing the body. Due to its high growth environment requirements, it was very rare and extremely expensive.
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