A Vengeful Ex-Wife
Chapter 440 The Medicine

A mobile sickbed was placed on standby by the entrance. Worried that Maria would be woken up, James ordered the nurse, "Lead the way." "Okay, Mr. Xi."

He carried Maria in his arms all the way up to the twelfth floor, where she received extensive brainspecific tests, including CT scans and electroencephalogram.

Finally, the attending doctor told James, "Mr. Xi, according to Ms. Song's examination results, there is nothing wrong with her brain. If you don't mind, could you tell me if she has shown any unusual symptoms or reactions?"

James nodded. Then, he briefly described what had happened earlier.

The doctor understood what had happened. "According to your description, Ms. Song must have experienced a strong mental stimulus and has yet to recover from it. Actually, the delusion that you have just described is a symptom of a psychological disorder. After receiving a strong stimulation, people would feel extremely upset or anxious and even exhibit excessive, uncharacteristic behavior. What medication does Ms. Song usually take?"

James' heart skipped a beat. "Her condition requires her to take medication?" He had never seen Maria take anything before.

"According to Ms. Song's condition, she doesn't need to take medication daily, only when an episode comes on. Otherwise, these delusions would continue and may cause permanent damage to her

brain..."

The frown on James' brows deepened. "Can her condition be cured? What's the worst case scenario?"

"Ms. Song hasn't woken up yet, so I can't give you a definite diagnosis. But generally speaking, a mental disease could be cured, but extensive therapy is required. If the condition remains unaddressed, the patient may fall into an endless loop, suffering through the experience over and over until they take their own life to escape."

James left the hospital with Maria. On their way back, he ordered Summer to look for something in Golden Mansion.

In Fairview Villa

John had been waiting for them for a long time. When James entered, a sigh of relief escaped him.

"Is the room ready?"

"Yes. But what's wrong with Mrs. Xi?" John asked in concern when he saw Maria's closed eyes. Maria had always been polite to him. She never would have neglected to greet him if she were awake. But now her eyes were closed. 'There must be something wrong with her!'

"She is asleep."

"I see."

Noticing that James didn't want to talk about it, John didn't ask more. He just led James upstairs.

The room they had once stayed in before had been cleaned up. James gently put down the sleeping woman on the bed. Maria did not budge an inch.

John left them alone, and the phone in James' pocket started to vibrate. Summer was calling him.

Summer reported, "Mr. Xi, I found two bottles of the same medicine in Ms. Song's room. It's called Fluvoxamine."

"Text me the name of the medicine."

"Yes, Mr. Xi."

As soon as he received the name of the medicine, James called the doctor. "What disease does Fluvoxamine deal with?"

"The medicine is commonly given to patients with mental diseases such as depression. Basing on Ms. Song's symptoms, I think that she suffers not only from depression, but also its complications. Mr. Xi, please bring Ms. Song here for a professional and comprehensive evaluation one of these days. Hopefully soon."

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I see.

As he stared at the woman's sleeping face, James felt as if his heart was being torn into pieces. He had no idea that Maria had a mental condition and that she needed medication to address her mental health. When she was with him, she seemed like a normal person. There was no difference between her and anybody else.

He brought Maria to the Fairview Villa because there were traces of Arthur in the house, which might comfort her pain somewhat.

Once again, his phone's vibration interrupted his train of thought. He slid the answer key and said softly, It s me.

"Mr. Xi, I'm sorry. We only caught four people. Rosa

and two of her men managed to get away using the yacht."

"Just keep chasing her," James ordered in a steely tone. "Yes, Mr. Xi."

"Where is the child?"

"We were able to replace him, but he's still in a coma."

"I want him healed. Do whatever you can." After all, Tommy had suffered to save Bob; the child must get out of this incident safe and healthy.

If Rosa and her men hadn't mistaken Tommy fortheir child, they probably would have gone after Bob.

"Yes, Mr. Xi!"

After hanging up the phone, James dialed Ethan's number. "How is Bob?"

"He's fine. Sleeping like a log, actually."

"Take him to Lawrence tomorrow."

"What? Why?" Such an order was surprising.

"Before everything in H City gets settled, I want Bob to stay with Lawrence." Nothing was more important than Bob's safety. He had promised Maria that he would protect her and Bob.

James' manor was equipped with the most advanced security system, but neither he nor Maria could stay home all day long. The thought of not being able to watch Bob with their own eyes 24/7 made them feel worried.

By contrast, the army base was the safest place he could think of.

"Okay, got it." Realizing the seriousness of the matter, Ethan agreed and said nothing further.

Maria had a dream in which both Bob and Arthur appeared.

Arthur was holding Bob's hand, and the two brothers were running around on a field of grass.

There was another small, blurry figure sitting on the grass close to them, blowing colorful bubbles that floated around the two children.

The children's laughter rang clearly like bells. As Maria looked at them, her chest felt overflowing with happiness. "Arthur, Bob."

When they saw her, the brothers ran to her happily. "Mommy!"

"Mommy!"

Maria slipped an arm around each son and declared, "Let's go to replace your daddy!"

"Okay! Let's go to replace Daddy!" Bob echoed.

However, Arthur shook his head. "Mommy, I have new parents."

Maria looked down at him in confusion. "What?"

Arthur pointed at a place not far away to her and said, "Look! Those are my parents! I also have a younger sister."

Maria looked in the direction and saw a strange couple playing with a little girl-the same girl who was blowing bubbles earlier.

The woman was very dainty and gentle. She waved at Arthur and called out, "Baby, come and play with your sister."

Arthur let go of Maria's hand and ran towards the woman. After taking a few steps, he stopped and turned around, smiling. "Mommy, my sister and I are very happy. You can go back with my younger brother." Maria's heart broke. "Arthur, I miss you so much."

"Mommy, don't be sad. I am living a happy life. Bye, Mommy!" After saying that, Arthur launched himself into the other woman's arms.

Then, the family of four disappeared from sight.

Maria turned around and found Bob in James' arms. Father and son were busy looking at babies not far away. "Bob, which one do you want to be your younger brother?"

With an adorable pout, Bob replied, "I want the bald one. He is so cute! He's a bit naughty, though. Why are there no girls? I want a sister."

"Don't be anxious. Your sister is also on her way," promised James.

"All right! Mommy, come and see my younger brother! " Bob waved to Maria and pointed at a child to show her.

James also waved at her, gently calling her name. "Mia."

Maria looked back and saw Arthur swinging merrily in the sky. His so-called parents helped to push him high while his younger sister clapped and cheered.

LARK COLE

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