Chapter 289

"I just gave her a sedative to stabilize the effects of the drug in her system," the doctor explained. He continued, "Once she wakes up, the effects will likely return. If we don't address it soon, her health could be compromised." Xander's face showed a flicker of shock. He hadn't realized Samantha's condition was so serious. After a moment of hesitation, Xander asked, "Doctor, is there really no other solution?" With Samantha still unconscious, he was reluctant to use the only available method to counteract the drug's effects. The doctor looked at Xander with a puzzled expression. It was unusual for someone to be hesitant about using the most straightforward method to counteract a drug. After a pause, he said, "If you can find an antidote, you won't need to resort to this method." However, it seemed unlikely that an antidote would be found in time given Samantha's current condition. "The sedative will only last for two and a half hours," the doctor continued. "If you don't fin