Barton bolted downstairs.


    Debra walked into the room and saw a team of doctors crowded around Andrew''s bed, trying to resuscitate him.


    Andrew''s consciousness seemed hazy. Debra''s gaze fell on a pill in one doctor''s hand. The group was urgently discussing something.


    She stepped forward and asked, "What''s that pill? You said it could save him. So, why aren''t you using it?"


    The doctors exchanged nces but stayed silent. Just then, Barton returned, pulling William into the room. "That pill works, but Mr. Andrew Potter refuses to take it."


    "Why not? Does it have side effects?"


    "No."


    "Is it not for his disease?"


    "Yes."


    "Then why isn''t he taking it?"


    Debra sighed, moving to push the pill into Andrew''s mouth.


    Andrew''s eyes suddenly fluttered open. Despite his weakened state, he managed to catch her wrist.


    His voice was barely audible as he whispered, "Debra, put it down."


    Debra froze, leaning closer to him. "What?"


    "Put it down." His eyes had regained their rity, and his tone became calm.


    Thinking the pill was precious, Debra carefully ced it on the bedside table.


    "Sorry for my discretion."


    "Leave. I need to rest."


    Debra stood up, ncing back at Andrew, who had closed his eyes again.


    She wondered if that had been her


    Sucination moments ago, but


    to have heard him say


    something else.


    bet


    else.


    She waited outside until, a whileter, William and the other doctors came out.


    William gaped at her. "Mrs. Houston, you''re still here?"


    "Dr. William."


    "Please, just call me William."


    "Alright. What''s wrong with Andrew?"


    "Uh, that''s a top secret I can''t tell."


    William tried to sidestep her, but Debra blocked his path and held up a finger.


    "Ten million dors for the info. Why wouldn''t he take that pill?"


    William blinked, tempted. Neither Andrew had ever


    SO


    generous with him


    "Alright, I''ll tell you. It''s because the pill came from Theda."


    "Ms. Buchan?" Debra frowned. "Why would that stop him from taking it?"


    "No idea. Maybe he''s saving it for something. Rumor has it that


    maybe he''s saving it for


    used to love her very much to en.kikistet


    Debra was surprised and skeptical. This rumor was far-fetched.


    "Don''t spread nonsense." Barton''s voice cut in from behind. "It''s not because of her."


    William scoffed, unconvinced, "Then what is the reason?"