103 I’m sorry, Mama

"It's already too late," Calantha said. "There are many people in the hospital who have been hospitalized because of this candy. If we wait a few more days, who knows how many more people will be in danger." Suddenly, Bastian felt that he was too cowardly. Calantha, a young girl, dared to investigate, but he, a grown man, was afraid of this and that. "Calantha, I'll accompany you in the investigation," Bastian said with courage. "The two of us can watch out for each other, and if we encounter danger, I can protect you. Plus, two people will be more efficient than one, which will speed up the investigation." Calantha could risk herself, but she didn't want her friend to take risks. "No, Bastian, you continue with your experiments. Don't go with me. My parents are already dead, and I have nothing else to worry about, so I dare to do this boldly.” She said, “But you're different; you still have your parents and siblings. If something happens to you, they will be very sad. And if