Chapter 36

Outside the emergency room, Mrs. Jones was in tears, unable to contain her emotions. Darren tried to console her, urging her not to worry. Though Tyler hoped that Naomi would be okay, he wasn't a heartless person. He didn't want to harm another person just to save her. That's why he had urged Olivia to think it through. Moreover, besides him, who cared deeply for her, Naomi's parents hadn't considered the risks either, including Darren, who was Olivia's father. At that moment, he couldn't help but feel that the whole situation seemed somewhat inhumane, even though he fervently wished for Naomi's life to no longer be at risk. He stood there quietly, closing his eyes for a moment. * A nurse asked Olivia, “Are you anemic?” She wasn't sure; she knew very little about her own body. She replied softly, "I don't think so." “Okay, let’s take a look.” The nurse proceeded to draw her blood for testing. Olivia watched as the needle punctured her vein, causing a sharp, painful sensat