197 The Antidote

　　　　 　　"Please follow me closely, ladies," John said. "Each step is crucial. If you take the wrong turn, you could end up in a different lab." 　　 　　Understanding that important experiments were conducted there, Calantha wasn’t curious and obediently followed John to the lab working on the antidote. 　　 　　The lab wasn’t large, and there were only six people inside. The equipment was all new, and there were large cabinets along the walls filled with experimental materials, including the confiscated toxic candies. 　　 　　Calantha saw Maya busy among the scientists. She was wearing a lab coat, mask, and protective goggles, but Calantha recognized her immediately. 　　 　　"My legs can’t stand for too long, so I need to sit for a bit," Paula said. 　　 　　John quickly led her to a nearby rest area while Calantha stayed to observe the experiment. 　　 　　Calantha could see inside the lab through a layer of glass. If she wanted to enter, she’d have to wear protective gear to ensure her safety