Chapter 1417


    Chris went to Zuko’s house to inform him about the investigation results regarding the sleeping pills.


    “Even though there wasn’t abel on the bottle, some medicine dealers in this field have been around


    for years and can recognize this type of medicine by the bottle itself.”


    “You’re quite resourceful.” Zuko chuckled. “Even the drug dealers recognize you!”


    Chris raised an eyebrow.


    This was the difference between him and other members of the Hamertons—he was familiar with


    people from all walks of life.


    “This type of medicine was withdrawn from the market a few years ago,” Chris exined. “Because


    many people were using it as a suicide potion.”


    “What?” Zuko listened in surprise.


    “Those who purchased this medicine didn’t n to use it for suicide,” Chris remarked casually. “I’ve


    heard from the dealers that many buyers at that time were girls caught up in tricky rtionships. They


    faked suicide attempts to try and win back their partners.


    “By using a specific amount of this medicine, it seemed severe on the surface, but it actually didn’t


    pose any significant danger.


    “Unlike regr sleeping pills, which can havesting effects if taken in excess, this medicine doesn’t.


    That’s why it’s also called ‘Safe Bet’.”


    Zuko narrowed his eyes, thinking, ‘Safe Bet? This was why even the doctors were deceived!’


    “This medicine can help people deceive others, but it doesn’t work for those who truly need sleeping


    pills to sleep better. That’s why authorities banned it a few years ago, yet it’s still being sold on the


    ck market.”


    “So… Renee probably bought it from the ck market?” Zuko spected.


    Chris pursed his lips. “Most likely.”


    “How did she get in touch with people from the ck market?”


    “Well, I couldn’t find that out.” Chris chuckled. “Your father-inw’s the expert in that area.”Books


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    Realization struck Zuko, and the cousins exchanged a knowing smile.


    A noise came from outside the study. Due to his special forces training, Chris instinctively walked over


    and surprised Lina at the door.


    “Oh, I’m sorry!”


    “It’s okay.” Lina smiled, though it seemed somewhat forced. Zuko wrapped an arm around her


    shoulders, understanding what was on her mind. “Did you overhear our conversation?” he asked


    gently.


    Lina nodded, her expression carrying a touch of sadness.


    “Honey… did Renee really n it?”


    “I’m not sure.” Zuko’s gaze grew serious. “But it’s undeniable that she’s manipting Toph.


    “At this point, she’s no longer the same Renee as before. And I won’t give her any more chances.”


    Lina contemted before speaking softly. “Renee once told me she envied me. Pam means all


    sweetness, and it’s obvious that my parents loved me. But her name, Renee, means to be born


    again…”


    Chris advised, “Pammy, I know you’re grateful to her, but don’t forget who caused you to be separated


    from your birth parents for 20 years. Her father is the main culprit, and that’s an unchanging fact!”


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    Lina’s heart tightened as helplessness and sorrow welled up in her eyes.


    “By the way, Toph hasn’t been doing welltely,” Zuko told her. “I suggested he visit a board game cafe,


    but I actually set up a meeting with a therapist there so he could talk to them.”


    “What?” Lina was surprised. “Has Toph gotten to the point of needing a therapist?”


    Zuko nodded solemnly. “Arya is there with him.”


    “Hmm?”


    “This way, he won’t suspect anything.” Zuko sighed. “Toph is quite resistant to the idea of seeing a


    therapist. Moreover, by being with Arya, they can also discussics and games, which can help


    distract him.”