"So the conclusion is?" Julian's anxiety had been suspended to its limits.
The doctor took a deep breath, then explained slowly yet clearly, "The Errol Virus relapsed in Mrs. Shaw’s body today, so after the latest research, we’ve found out something about that newly-discovered virus. Although it’ll swallow the Errol Virus, it’ll also make the remaining viruses stronger.
"In simpler terms!"
The doctor gave off a wry smile, “To put it simply, the amount of viruses has decreased, but the remaining viruses are now more destructive. If Mrs. Shaw keeps on taking this medicine, after a few months, there’ll only be a little bit of Errol Virus in her body, but that small amount of viruses cannot be eradicated, and it'll become extremely scary! Once it relapses, the consequences will be worse than before! Master Shaw, have you stopped Mrs. Shaw from taking the medicine recently?"
Julian's mind had become a mess, and he nodded subconsciously. "Yes, she stopped about half a month ago."
"That's great." The doctor nodded, "Master Shaw, thank God that you've stopped the medication. Mrs. Shaw still has a glimmer of hope if the viruses relapse now, but if you wait and the extremely intensified viruses relapse later, that'll be the end for Mrs. Shaw!"
"A glimmer of hope?" Julian’s eyes lit up. " Do you have a way?"
The doctor suddenly gave off an awkward expression. He hesitated and then said, ' Master Shaw, I can only say that degree of danger wise, relapsing now is better than relapsing later on. With the technology that we have now, Mrs. Shaw's current condition can still be suppressed. However, unless there's another tech breakthrough, we can only suppress it for a month now. If there's no way to completely eradicate the virus in a month, Mrs. Shaw..."
The doctor did not explain any further. Julian’s mind was completely blank for a split second.
After a long time, he asked with his hoarse voice, "So tell me, where is the hope?"
“Perhaps, we'll have a leap in technology this month. Or perhaps... Mrs. Shaw, she could make it by herself," the doctor said hesitantly.
The corner of Julian's lips twitched and he
suddenly revealed a tragic smile.
The complexity of the Errol Virus was rare in the world. So many experts had studied it for more than three years, but they only pushed the progression just a little bit.
How unlikely was it to advance by folds in just one month?
As for Susie to survive through this by herself...
As far as he knew, Joseph was the only survivor of the virus.
Although Susan had less of a viral load, the viruses were more aggressive. So when the time came, it might be even scarier than the original virus.
He was there when the virus broke out in Clark, and Clark's agonizing look was still vivid in his memory.
How could he make Susan suffer through such excruciating pain?
"Master Shaw, you don't have to worry too much. You and Mrs. Shaw have done so many good deeds over the years, I believe that good people will be blessed and rewarded by God." The doctor consoled Julian.
However, Julian’s pale expression did not get any better.
If it was true that good people would be blessed and rewarded, why were so many wicked people still strolling freely in the world while there were so many innocent people living miserably?
This world had never made sense.
If everything was fair, he had more or less some blood on his hands. But Susie had been so innocent and kind. Why should she be the one to suffer all that pain?
"Master Shaw...” The doctor wanted to say something else.
Julian interrupted him with bloodshot eyes. "Take care of Susie. I need to go out to handle something."
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