Chapter 445

Jane quickly scurried after him on her tiny feet. Watching Frederick carefully examining the potted plant—touching and sniffing it—Jane tilted her head in confusion. "Brother Frederick, is there something wrong with this mint plant?" Fuller Frederick held the plant out to her. "Jane, take another look. Is this really mint?" She leaned in, sniffing hard, her big eyes still full of doubt. "But... it smells like mint!" Lester hurried over, took the plant from Frederick, and inhaled deeply. His expression darkened instantly. "This isn't mint. It's a poisonous herb that only grows in deep, untouched forests." Frederick nodded grimly. "This is the source of the toxin in Walter's body system." Jane frowned. "But why is Grandpa the only one who got poisoned?" If the scent of this plant—identical to mint in both appearance and smell—was toxic, then everyone who smelled it should have been affected over time. "Because Grandpa is diabetic and requires regular insulin injections," Lester explained