The Secret Heir's Return to Wealth and Love novel Chapter 2158

Wayne and Ayden were on completely different paths of suffering.

Ayden's mind was a chaotic battleground of illusions, none sticking to a single person or object, and it was tearing him apart from the inside out, each wound giving birth to a myriad of new hallucinations.

Even with Betsy by his side, Ayden's scars ran too deep. Betsy with her boundless love and Osmond with his medical expertise tried to heal him, little by little.

Just when they thought they were making headway, new wounds would surface.

So, when Ayden, seemingly stable on his medication, suddenly lashed out and killed Betsy in a fit of madness, Osmond was stupefied.

He pored over Ayden's medical records time and again, yet he couldn't pinpoint the final trigger of Ayden's breakdown.d2

Penn was slowly piecing together the origins of Wayne's condition.

Understanding the root cause made things simpler – it offered a chance for a cure.

But he had learned from his father's experience with Ayden not to rest on his laurels, understanding that finding a singular cause was not a panacea. He was determined to dig deeper and assess further, eliminating all potential risks.

Under the influence of his medication, Wayne quickly fell asleep.

Penn stepped out of the room, leaving instructions with the nurse in charge.

Mike was looming nearby, his towering figure casting a shadow that blocked out the light, his eyes harboring a hostile gaze.

"He's settled down now, don't worry, it's not bad news. I'll call Ms. Jared soon to fill her in on tonight's events," Penn said soothingly.

Mike fixed him with a stern look, replying, "The only time my alarm bells ring is when President Silverman's life is at stake, Dr. Lange. My boss trusts you a great deal, funding your research with generous donations. You'd better be worthy of that trust."

"Mr. Marcus, rest assured," Penn replied, looking back at Mike with steady eyes.