Floyd laughed heartily. "Of course! At my age, opportunities like this don't come around often. I have to seize the moment."
He paused, a thought occurring to him, and turned to Leilani with a more serious expression. "By the way, now that the antidote is ready, I've already had Mr. Chilton's team make preparations. We'll administer the medication shortly. It's a good opportunity for you to observe his reaction to the drug."
Leilani nodded. "Understood."
They discussed the dosage details for a while longer until an assistant knocked to remind them of the time. Floyd closed the file folder, still looking eager, and smiled at Leilani. "Let's go. Time to see our patient."
Leilani offered a faint smile and followed him toward Mr. Chilton's room.
...
By the time she emerged from the ward, it was nearly evening.
She checked the time and turned to Floyd. "Mr. Dillon, Mr. Chilton's condition has stabilized for now. I need to head back to Alloy City."
Floyd, who was organizing the medication records, looked up in surprise. "In such a rush? You won't stay to observe him overnight?"
Leilani shook her head. "I can't. I have another patient waiting in Alloy City, and his condition can't be put on hold either."
Floyd frowned, his tone laced with concern. "Can your body handle running back and forth like this?"
Leilani smiled. "It's fine. I'm used to it."
Floyd sighed and patted her shoulder. "It's good for young people to be driven, but don't push yourself too hard."
"Don't worry," Leilani assured him. "I know my limits."
She paused before adding, "For the next week, I'll drive over every morning to check on Mr. Chilton. If there are any abnormalities after the medication, contact me immediately."
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