Chapter 557

　　Third person's POV 　　Tabitha remained silent. She hoped to slip free while Derek's attention was elsewhere, but the drug had taken its toll. 　　Not only did she fail to break her bonds, but the effects left her feeling dizzy, nauseous, and utterly drained of strength. 　　Derek swiftly assisted her in lying down, his voice gentle yet firm. "Tabitha, try not to move." 　　At that moment, she lacked the strength to move, and each attempt only intensified her dizziness. The only relief she found was in closing her eyes tightly against the discomfort that washed over her. 　　Chemotherapy was a lengthy process compared to routine intravenous injections. It continued until nightfall when the final bottle was nearly empty. 　　Throughout this time, Derek stayed by her side, his patience unwavering, though his anxiety was palpable, fearing she might not be able to endure the medicine's effects before she completed her treatment. 　　Fortunately, despite her weakness, Tabitha managed to finish the last