After Luca left the hospital, she got into Warren's car and headed to T Corporation.

Five minutes later, Luca received a call from Queenie.

“Luca, you've already left the hospital?" Queenie could not find Luca anywhere in the hospital when she left the ward. Hence, she quickly called her.

"Yes, Mrs. Norman. I have work to do..." Luca felt sorry for her when she heard the hoarseness in her voice.

"Too many things happened just now. I didn't get the chance to thank you yet. Luca, let me treat you to lunch," Queenie invited her out for lunch. Luca was Leia's savior, after all.

Even though Leia did not know how to be grateful, as her mother, she had to know how to show respect to others.

"It's nothing, Mrs. Norman. You don't have to do this. Besides, Ms. Norman would eventually wake up even if I wasn't there," Luca replied with her brows furrowed while she looked at the scenery outside the window that was moving backward.

What Luca said was true. Judging from Leia's situation, she would not be unconscious for long. Even if Luca did not perform dry needling on her, she would be able to wake up in a day. Although she was in a bad situation, she would not be asleep for that long.

Moreover, the one who should be thanking Luca was supposed to be Leia. She was a grown-up, and she should not be letting Queenie do that for her.

Queenie frowned on the other end of the line. After all, Luca seemed to refuse to accept her apology on behalf of Leia. She heaved a sigh and said, "Luca, Leia is sick. She's feeling unwell. That's why she behaves that way when she sees someone.."

Luca closed her eyes and leaned back on the car seat. She replied, "Mrs. Norman, I know. Besides, it's nothing. Stop thinking about it. Let Ms. Norman rest and recover her health."

"Ah. Okay." Queenie was steeped in guilt.

"Mrs. Norman, I have another call coming in. I got to go." Luca broke the silence. Someone was really calling her.

After Luca ended the call with Queenie, she answered Rhett's call and answered a few questions regarding the experiment.

Then, Warren drew up outside T Corporation.

"Ms. Craw, we're here." Warren shot a glance at Luca, who was behind him.

“Oh, okay." Luca was busy discussing the experiment data with Rhett. She did not notice that she had arrived at T Corporation. She said, "Rhett, let's talk later. I arrived at the office. Let me deal with it later."

"Okay, Dr. Craw," Rhett hung up the call when he heard her telling him that she was back at the office.

Luca put her phone back in the briefcase. When she was about to get out of the car, Warren said, "Dr. Craw, the black-colored Buick has been following us since we drove out of the villa."

Warren had been keeping an eye on the car. He even tested the person in the car. However, the other party did not make any move, so he did not do anything about it

Luca was startled for a moment. She was thinking about other stuff when she was in the car, and she did not notice that.

She took her phone out and pretended to take a selfie. Then, she saw the black Buick behind them.

"You're attentive," said Luca. She was not planning on alerting the enemies, but she reminded him, "Memorize the car plate number and inform Mr. Crawford about it."

"Yes." Warren did not show any happiness on his face because of Luca's compliment. It was his job, after all.

After Luca left, Warren sent a message with the car plate number to Gale.

Gale was responsible for investigating the matter. Têxt © .

In the hospital.

Leia wanted to continue to sleep, but she was wide awake. Even though the caretaker did not make any noise, she was unable to fall asleep.

Hence, she opened her eyes and asked the caretaker to adjust the height of the hospital bed. She would like to sit for a while.

"What happened last night?" Leia asked the caretaker. She had no idea what happened after she fainted.

"Ms. Norman, you were sent to the emergency room last night. I couldn't decide for you. So I informed Mr. Norman and Mrs. Norman. They arrived at the hospital half an hour later after you were brought to the emergency room, and they signed various agreements..." The caretaker emphasized the time. She had seen the way Leia talked to her family and how their relationship was.

Queenie was kind to Leia, but the woman in front of her refused to accept her mother's kindness. That was why the caretaker deliberately stressed it.

Leia hated it when the caretaker mentioned Queenie in their conversation. She changed the subject of the conversation and asked, "Did I become like this just because I took a puff of a cigarette?"

The caretaker shook her head and replied, "I'm not sure about that. The doctor only told Mr. Norman and Mrs. Norman about your condition.."

The caretaker was asked to leave the ward when Leia's friend came here yesterday. That was why she did not manage to stop Leia from smoking in time. The caretaker was worried that Queenie would put her in a difficult position.

Fortunately, Queenie only asked her to return and take care of Leia. She did not blame her for what happened yesterday.

Leia could not help but let the resentment fill her heart when she thought about what Johann had said. She became like this just because she smoked.

If Mandy had not smoked in front of her and told her that it was the cigarette they used to smoke the last time, Leia would not have wavered.

The ward's door was pushed open again. Leia frowned and turned to look in the direction of the door. She realized that it was not the doctor or nurse who came in. It was Mandy.

"Why are you here?" Leia scowled at Mandy when she remembered that she was the one who made her condition worsen. If it were not for her being unable to get out of bed and walk now, she would have charged toward her, pulled her hair, and asked Mandy why she made things difficult for her.

"Are you still hoping to see me lying on the bed and unable to get off?" Leia glowered at her.

“Don't say that. I was worried about you. But I got kicked out of here. I only dared to come in after your mother left," Mandy explained. She left an impression on the nurse when she came in yesterday. That was why she could come and go freely.

"It's your fault I'm in such a state now!" Leia gritted her teeth. If it were not for her, she would not be on the verge of death. Now, her body could face organ failure at anytime...

Mandy knew Leia became like this because of the cigarette. She quickly explained to her, "I didn't know you couldn't smoke a cigarette in such a condition. Besides, you're the one who asked for the cigarette.

I just gave it to you."

Leia gave her a death stare without saying a word.

Indeed, she had wanted to take a puff of the cigarette. That was why Mandy gave it to her.

However, if it were not for Mandy, who smoked in front of her, how could she be tempted to smoke?

"Come on. Stop being angry. It's a blessing in disguise for you to be able to regain your consciousness.." Mandy comforted her.

"What nonsense are you talking about?!" Leia retorted. However, her body was weak, so her voice sounded weak too.

Mandy did not explain anything. She shot a glance at the caretaker and raised her brows at Leia.

Leia understood what she meant. Then, she said to the caretaker, "Please leave us alone.."

"Ms. Norman, Mrs. Norman asked me to stay here and look after you.." The caretaker dared not to listen to her anymore. Leia smoked when she was asked to step out yesterday. What if something like that happened again today?