Chapter 40

"Meds! My… meds…" Elijah collapsed into his son's arms, trembling as he cried out. "Medicine? It's here!" Harold hurriedly fumbled through his father's pocket, pulled out a small pill bottle, and shook it hard. Nothing came out. "Oh no! The medicine's gone!" The moment Elijah heard that, he failed to draw another breath. His face turned a frightening bluish-purple, and he passed out on the spot. "Dad!" Harold cried out. "Hurry! Call a doctor!" he shouted as he supported Elijah, trying to move the old man toward a chair. Seeing how Elijah's complexion looked, Heather immediately shouted, "Don't move him!" Harold froze. Everyone followed the sound and looked over. Heather quickly pushed through the crowd and rushed to the front, her expression grave. "This is an acute episode. If you move him now, you'll put his life in danger!" "And who are you?" Harold glared at this unexpected intruder, clearly displeased. Heather quickly explained, "I'm a doctor. This is a matter of li