Marcus carefully surveyed his surroundings before responding. Freyja set down udia’s medication


    and exited the room.


    “I was poisoned by an herb indigenous to the ind. The poison is rather potent, and an antidote has


    yet to be formted. I’ve enlisted the ind’s researchers to develop one,” Marcus confided, cing


    his trust in his grandmother wholeheartedly.


    “What transpired? How did you be poisoned by an ind herb when you haven’t even been


    there?”


    Upon learning that Marcus was the victim of poisoning, udia’s concern and confusion deepened.


    “They coated the de with poison, and I happened to get injured from it,” Marcus revealed, revealing


    the disturbing circumstances.


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    udia’s brow furrowed deeply. This type of herb exclusively grew on the ind, indicating that those


    responsible for Marcus’ poisoning were somehow Linked to Raven Ind. Just as the Aisha situation


    seemed to be resolved, another threat emerged. The veil of tranquility surrounding the Thomas family


    concealed a multitude of perils.


    “Then why don’t you seem to be in pain?”


    udia was perplexed by Marcus’ apparent Lack of difort. ording to the information she had


    received, the wound inflicted by the poisoned de would be excruciatingly painful.


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    “I was administered a specific medication that temporarily numbs the pain,” Marcus exined.


    “What? Theposition of that medication is quite aggressive and detrimental to your health,” udia


    responded with concern.


    Marcus remained silent.


    As soon as the words left udia’s mouth, she regretted it. She knew that Marcus had Little choice in


    the matter.


    “In theing days, you should rest more. When the effects of the medication wear off, the pain from


    the wound will Likely be severe.”


    Marcus advised, “Keep this matter secret and continue developing the antidote discreetly on the


    ind.”


    “I understand. Don’t worry,” udia assured him.


    Nheless, udia’s expression remained grave as she watched him. “Make sure you take your


    medicine. Don’t worry about me, Grandma,“


    Marcus said before turning away and leaving.


    udia sipped her medicine, her worry for him palpable. How could she not be concerned? If an


    antidote couldn’t be formted in time, the wound might be infected and pose a dire threat to


    Marcus’ life.


    As Marcus exited the room, he noticed that Leon was still seated on the sofa in the living room. He had


    assumed that Leon had already left.


    Upon hearing the footsteps behind him, Leon rose to his feet, casting a gaze at Marcus before


    following him out of the house.


    Marcus was about to enter his car and depart.


    “Fiona wasn’t the person I’ve been seeking. She was an imposter.” Marcus closed the car door and


    turned back to face Leon