Chapter 486 – Her Sudden Departure: A Tale of Love and Redemption (Lucian & Roxanne)

Initially, she planned on bringing the kids back to the research institute. She also considered asking Madilyn or Larry to head to the research institute and deliver the medicine to her instead.

They were both excellent doctors and knew the medicinal herbs well. Thus, Roxanne could trust them. That way, it wouldn’t take up too much time either.

Alas, they were busy and couldn’t be of help. She was stumped when Lucian offered, “What do you need? I can head to the research institute and deliver the medicinal herbs you need.”

Hearing his suggestion, Roxanne was almost convinced but remained hesitant.

After all, Lucian wasn’t in the medical industry. He couldn’t recognize many medicinal herbs.

Besides, she also needed the exact dosage.

She couldn’t afford the consequences of getting an incorrect dosage.

Lucian had already gotten into his car to start the engine. “I’m going to the research institute now. I’ll call you when I arrive, so you need to think about what medicinal herbs you need now.”

Without waiting for a response, he cut the line and called Cayden.

“Mr. Farwell, where are you? The meeting…”

Cayden felt an incoming headache when Lucian left without looking back, leaving the higher-ups waiting inside the conference room.

Lucian ordered, “Something else cropped up, so the meeting is adjourned. They can leave now.”

Cayden agreed hastily and entered the conference room to relay his orders.

After giving that order, Lucian hung up and sped toward the research institute.

Roxanne stared at the smartwatch in a daze. She knew there was no other way.

It soon occurred to her that the research institute might be empty as it was the weekend. Lucian might not even get in.

She immediately called Colby.

When Colby answered her call, she didn’t even wait for him to greet her and went straight to the topic. “Dr. Galloway, where are you now?”

Confusion flashed across Colby’s eyes when he heard her question.

Roxanne is calling me at this hour. Judging by her tone, did she realize I was the one behind the fire?

With that thought in mind, Colby answered warily, “I’m at home. What is this about?”

“If possible, can you head to the research institute and open the door for Mr. Farwell? I need his help to get a few medicinal herbs,” Roxanne explained.

Colby relaxed slightly, but he dared not let his guard down. “Got it. I’ll be there right away.”

He then left his house and headed to the research institute without further delay.

I don’t get it. Why does Lucian have to come to the research institute in person to get the medicinal herbs? Roxanne must’ve discovered something about the fire and sent Lucian here to investigate with the excuse of getting medicinal herbs for her.

As that possibility occurred to him, Colby promptly sped up.

I cannot let Lucian find out what I did!

Twenty minutes later, Colby’s car arrived at the research institute.

There was a Bentley parked outside. Lucian, clad in a grey shirt, was heading to the entrance.

Colby’s heart sank at the sight. He quickly got out of the car and called out, “Mr. Farwell!”

Lucian halted in his tracks.

Colby hurried over to him. “Dr. Jarvis called me earlier to ask me to open the door for you.”

He observed the man’s reaction when he spoke.

Lucian was frowning, looking as serious as ever.

Roxanne sounded anxious, so Benny and Essie must be in a dangerous condition.

Even someone like Lucian couldn’t keep his cool under such circumstances.

Seeing his expression, Colby couldn’t help but grow more curious. Nevertheless, he didn’t reveal his true emotions and remained respectful.

“What medicinal herbs does Dr. Jarvis need? I can help you get them,” he offered.

Lucian glanced at Colby as though he had just realized the latter was around.

Colby forced himself to stay calm as he met Lucian’s gaze.

He assumed Lucian was about to say something to him. To his surprise, Lucian soon looked away.

Lucian pulled out his phone to call Roxanne. “I’ve arrived,” he reported. Without thinking much, Roxanne rattled out the names of a bunch of medicinal herbs.

Lucian’s expression grew increasingly grim as she talked. I can understand her words and recognize some of the medicinal herbs. However, the rest eludes me.

Roxanne was in a hurry, so she belatedly realized that Lucian didn’t know some of the medicinal herbs only after she rattled out their names.

When realization struck, she forced herself to calm down. Slowly, she ordered, “Ask Dr. Galloway to bring you to the warehouse.”

Lucian grunted in acquiescence and told Colby curtly, “The warehouse.”

He then looked away from Colby.

His indifference evoked a subtle frown from Colby. The latter then led Lucian into the warehouse.

“I’m here,” Lucian told Roxanne.

Roxanne’s brows snapped together as she wondered how she could help Lucian gather the medicinal herbs she needed.

The researchers didn’t expect that a layman would enter their warehouse to get the medicinal herbs when they arranged the herbs, so there were no visible labels on the shelves.

They were in the middle of a dilemma when Colby broke the silence in a gentle voice. “Are you here to get the medicinal herbs? If you don’t mind, I can help you.”

The other two were surprised at his offer.

Roxanne promptly regained her senses and told Lucian to put her on speaker. “Thank you, Dr. Galloway.”

She told him the names of the medicinal herbs she needed quickly.

Colby arched his brow slightly and began retrieving the medicinal herbs she needed from the shelves without needing her to repeat herself.

The more medicinal herbs Colby gathered, the more he knew about the condition Roxanne wanted to treat.

After retrieving all the medicinal herbs, Colby could finally confirm his guess. “Is it a bacterial infection?”

Roxanne’s stress eased slightly after he gathered all the herbs she needed. “Yes. Thank you.”

Colby merely smiled in response and stated nonchalantly, “It’s an urgent matter. You should’ve asked for my help directly instead of going to Mr. Farwell.”

Roxanne was surprised to hear that. For a moment, she didn’t know how to reply.

Colby was just her colleague, and they weren’t close to each other.

Previously, she thought of getting help from her good friends in the same industry as her. Nevertheless, the thought of asking for Colby’s help never occurred to her.

She couldn’t be honest with Colby, though.

Fortunately, Colby didn’t force her to answer and said, “I need to adjust the dosage. I’ll do my best to hurry up.”

Roxanne heaved a sigh of relief inwardly and thanked him. “Thank you for your help.”

Colby smiled in response.

Lucian’s gaze fell on Colby’s expression as a dark look appeared in his eyes.

Before they could say anything else, Lucian hung up.

Noticing his action, Colby lifted his head and glanced at him before shooting him an understanding smile.

He then returned his attention to measuring the herbs, his head bowed. A cold glint flashed across his eyes as his brows snapped together.

The fire that happened two days ago was pretty obvious. Roxanne should’ve gotten my hint, so she must’ve started to suspect Lucian. However, she still trusts him wholeheartedly. She’d rather ask him for help when an urgent situation cropped up than come to me!

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