Chapter 537 Headache


    Half an hourter, Joshua conducted a thorough examination of Gwendolyn, including testing her blood


    to determine if the $404 RNA virus had been transmitted to her from her children.


    As they waited for the results, he nced at Cedrick’s swollen cheek and let out a soft sigh. “Cedrick,


    do you want to put on some ointment to reduce the swelling? Or an ice pack?”


    Cedrick gently licked the cut in his inner mouth and nodded in agreement. “All right, once we have a


    better understanding of Gwenny’s condition, I’ll make sure to apply the necessary medication.”


    “Okay.”


    Silence ensued in theb. None of them said a word as the air grew tense.


    An hourter, the sky had turnedpletely dark.


    Joshua finally received the results and made his way back to the ward with a serious expression.


    Cedrick had been waiting beside Gwendolyn the entire time. He quickly got to his feet and inquired,


    “So?”


    Joshua held theb report tightly and looked at Cedrick. “Cedrick, there is good news and bad news.


    Which one do you want to hear first?”


    Cedrick’s expression turned dark. Why is he asking me to choose?


    Tamping down his impatience, he replied, “Tell me the good news first.”


    The blood test results show that there is no S404 RNA virus in Gwendolyn’s body. She’ll be fine, so


    don’t worry.”


    Cedrick heaved a sigh of relief. “What about the bad news?”


    Joshua’s voice grew solemn as he delivered the news. “ording to various indicators and her


    previous abnormal actions, it appears that Gwendolyn is suffering from mania.”


    Cedrick’s brows furrowed in confusion as he processed the information. “How is that possible? Mania is


    a mental illness. How could a blow to the back of her head cause her to develop mania?”


    Joshua exined patiently. “There were hidden risks and signs of Gwendolyn’s mania long before. She


    was under a lot of psychological stress due to various factors, especially during her pregnancy. The


    injury to the back of her head this time simply triggered the illnesspletely, but it is not the root


    cause.”


    He let out a sigh of apology. “You mentioned before that when Gwendolyn was pregnant, she bit you


    until you bled over a minor issue. She went to the hospital for a check-up, and the doctor said it was


    due to excessive progesterone, which affected her emotions. The doctor assured you that it wasn’t a


    major concern. However, if mental issues are not properly regted, they can lead to various risks and


    illnesses. Gwendolyn’s manic episode happened to manifest.“


    Cedrick whirled around to look at Gwendolyn, who was still unconscious in bed. He racked his brain to


    recall what had happened previously.


    Gwenny discovered she was pregnant in Erihal amidst her busy negotiations with Charles for the Super


    Antiviral. When she finally returned to the country, Marcus had a fall down the stairs, and she was


    unjustly med. None of her rtives believed her, and she faced usations of being an illegitimate


    child. Despite her exhaustion, she had to handle these matters with determination. And then, Marcus


    passed away, and Evelyn went missing. The pressure and anxiety never left her alone. Negative


    emotions kept weighing her down.


    Cedrick’s face filled with anguish as he held his head in his hands. “It’s my fault. I neglected her. I failed


    to recognize and address her mental health issues.”


    “No one knew this would happen. Stop ming yourself, Cedrick,” Joshua advised him as he wrote


    something on the report.


    *Based on your description, it appears that Gwendolyn’s mania is intermittent, characterized by sudden


    bursts of anger when she’s tired and under stress. These outbursts may ur especially at night. It’s


    important for you to closely monitor her. Additionally, it’s possible that Gwendolyn may not have any


    recollection of her actions during these episodes. It’s up to you to decide whether or not to disclose the


    truth to her.”


    Cedrick sat by the edge of the bed and held Gwendolyn’s hand tightly. A momentary silenceter, he


    asked, “What should I do the next time she has an outburst?”


    “Administering sedatives by force is an option, but it can be damaging to the nerves, so it should be


    considered carefully. If too much is injected, it can affect subsequent treatment. Other than that, the


    only option is to let her vent until she exhausts herself and falls asleep naturally, which doesn’t harm


    the nerves. However, she may feel fatigued the next day. Considering there are children in the hotuse,


    it may not be suitable, right?”


    Cedrick fell into deep thought and said nothing.


    Joshua added. “You should avoid rendering her unconscious like you did today. The blow to the back of


    her head has already weakened the nerves in that area. When Gwendolyn wakes up, she may


    experience severe headaches.”


    “Okay,” Cedrick agreed with a curt nod, feeling guilty for what he did.


    He held Gwendolyn’s hand and pressed an apologetic kiss on the back of it.


    “Can you treat Gwenny’s mania?”


    Joshua nodded. “There are treatment options avable for her condition. While mania can be


    challenging to treat, it is not incurable. Based on Gwendolyn’s physical condition, I will develop a


    medication specifically tailored to her needs. If we’re fortunate, she may recoverpletely within six


    months.”


    Cedrick promptly rxed when he learned that Gwendolyn could recover.


    “Understood. Please develop the treatment n as soon as possible. If Gwendolyn has another


    outburst, I’ll discreetly bring her here and ensure she receives the necessary treatment.”


    Joshua caught the main point in his words. “Discreetly? Are you nning to keep Gwendolyn unaware


    of her condition and secretly treat her?”


    Cedrick lowered his gaze and sighed. “Gwenny is a stubborn person. I know her well. If she bes


    aware of her condition, she might go to great lengths to shield her loved ones from any potential harm.


    For now, it might be best to keep it from her. We’ll assess the situation as it unfolds and make decisions


    ordingly.”


    Joshua couldn’t refute his words.


    He got some medication for Gwendolyn to calm her frayed nerves and enhance her immune system.


    It took around two hours and a half to finish the IV drip. Cedrick remained beside her, using an ice pack


    to decrease the swelling on his cheek.


    They remained at theb untilte at night.


    When everything was done, Cedrick brought a still-unconscious Gwendolyn back to Harrick Vi


    After the events of the night, he could finally find sce in sleep. Embracing Gwendolyn tightly in his


    arms, he drifted into a deep slumber.


    Gwendolyn slept until noon the following day.


    She was roused by a call from her assistant.


    “Ms. Harris, the person in charge of the Dovil Group’s project will be arriving in the afternoon to sign the


    contract. It’s nearly one o’clock now. Are you nning toe to work today?”


    It’s almost one?


    Her mind cleared upon hearing about the contract.


    “Okay, got it. I’ll be there soon.”


    After ending the call, she made an attempt to sit up. However, a sudden wave of excruciating pain


    overwhelmed her, particrly at the back of her head.


    Helpless against the pain, she slumped back, prepared to hit the bed’s headboard.


    Yet, before the impact, she found herself enveloped in aforting embrace.


    She didn’t need to open her eyes to recognize who it was. “Hubby, did you turn off my rm? How did


    1 end up sleeping until almost one in the afternoon?” she questioned.


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    “You’ve been quite upiedtely, so I thought you needed some extra sleep. If your head still hurts,


    you should get more rest. I can help you dy the signing of the contract with Dovil Group,” Cedrick


    told her.


    “No, the signing has already been postponed for quite some time, and I’m concerned that further


    dys might lead to unforeseenplications. I’m almost fully recovered now, so it’s better to address


    it promptly.”


    Cedrick pulled her in for a hug, not showing any signs of releasing her. “But Gwenny, you have a


    headache.”


    Weakly, she opened her eyes. “I probably just need some time to get used to the climate here after


    coming back from abroad. Go get me some aspirin. I’ll feel better after taking one.”


    “It’s easy to get dependent on aspirin. Let me massage your head to relieve your symptoms.”


    Slowly, Cedrick’s slender fingers applied gentle pressure to Gwendolyn’s temples, massaging her tense


    scalp in an effort to alleviate her headache.


    Gwendolyn didn’t reject his offer and enjoyed his service. This is strange. The wound on the back of my


    head has almost recovered, but I woke up this morning to intense pain.”


    Cedrick’s fingers paused as he lowered his gaze guiltily. Maybe you fell off your pillowst night. Let me


    give you a massage.”


    Gwendolyn leaned into his arms, allowing him to massage her.


    Cedrick was skilled enough to relieve her pain after a few minutes of massage


    Slowly, she regained her memories and suddenly recalled an important issue.


    “Hubby, I don’t remember how I came homest night.


    She hadn’t drunk any alcohol, but she couldn’t remember anything at all.