Chapter 69

"Thank you, Dr. Ford. Don't worry about the experimental base. I've already done the proposal. I'll come and see you at the hospital in a few days' time." "You're welcome. Trys, I've always wanted to come back and do research here. It's all thanks to you this time." "You're too kind, Dr. Ford. The country needs people like you to return." "Trys, are you sure that I don't need to tell that young lady? You've spent one billion dollars for this." "It's not all for her. I told you, the country needs you to come back." "Alright." Ford added, "Oh, that young lady is going to start her rehabilitation plan tomorrow." "Okay." Trystan didn't ask anything else. … Bethany bought Regina and Joey a meal. After they had eaten, Joey returned to the hospital. Regina and Bethany strolled along the road. "Regina, are you and Dr. Shenton old classmates?" Bethany felt that they were of a similar age, and the atmosphere between them during lunch had felt both familiar and distant. It reminded her