Poppy fruit could be used as medicine. Its juice had anesthetic, analgesic, hypnotic, and antispasmodic effects, but excessive use could lead to addiction. It was the main element in opium production.
Camille was so bold to use such a harmful substance in such large quantities. She even asked Mary to eat it for a week. She was causing more harm than good to her patient!
Was this how she treated patients under the name Dr. Shadow?
Hera was angry. Her bottom line was to save people and not harm them.
"What's wrong with this medicine?"
Ralph noticed Hera's expression change and focused on the pills in her hand.
She returned to her senses and put the pills back into the bottle. "It's nothing. I'll take this away. Don't take medicine randomly in the future."
Mary also noticed Hera's anger. She realized something but didn't say a word. Instead, she showed a cheerful smile. "I won't take anything else from here on out. I'll only take the medicine you prescribe."
After she finished speaking, she turned to Ralph and said seriously, "I heard that you made things difficult for Hera when I was in a coma. Apologize to her. Also, pay her the medical bills."
Ralph was straightforward and immediately apologized to Hera, "I apologize for the offense, Ms. Youngworth. You're my mother's great savior. If you face any difficulties in the future, you can come to me—"
"Stop talking nonsense and come up with something practical! Just give her a few million!" Mary interrupted him.
Hera had mentioned that she was short of money, so this sum of money should be enough to satisfy her.
Hera and Ralph were quite speechless.
"Mom, don't be so vulgar." After saying that, Ralph took a check from his assistant and handed it to Hera. "Here is our sincerity, Ms. Youngworth. Please accept it."
Hera looked at the check, which was worth 30 million. She felt satisfied and accepted it with ease.
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