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Chapter 761 Am I That Lame?
After breakfast, Leanna seized the moment while Aidan went to change to take out a packet of
medicinal herbs from the refrigerator to place it in her bag.
Withstanding waves of discomfort and a touch of queasiness, she summoned her strength and
administered a shot to her arm.
When Aidan came out, his brows twitched slightly as he watched Leanna changing her shoes in the
hallway.
Meeting his gaze, she asked, "What's wrong?"
He remarked, "Why does your complexion look worse than before?"
In response, Leanna instinctively caressed her face. "Does it?" As soon as she said that, her skeptical
gaze fell upon Aidan as she playfully added, "Or perhaps you're waiting to drop another one of your
cheesy pickup lines?"
Aidan licked his teeth while flicking her forehead with a finger. "Am I that lame?"
"You're always lame," Leanna replied as she put on her shoes. "I'm done. Let's go."
Just as she reached the doorway, he grabbed her hand. "If you're feeling unwell, don't force yourself. I'll
take you to the hospital."
Leanna hesitated momentarily before she asserted, "Really, I'm fine. Maybe it's just the bright light in
the hallway making my face look pale. I'm good, so don't worry."
With that, she glanced at the time and pulled Aidan along. "We're going to be late. Stop dawdling."
On the other hand, Zoe, who was obliged to attend to the early morning rituals of verifying the shooting
location and orchestrating the set design, departed home at an earlier hour. For that reason, Leanna
took a ride in Aidan's car and arrived at the studio together.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBefore disembarking from the car, Aidan observed the undeniable improvement in her complexion
since they left home and thus refrained from further inquiry. Instead, he imparted, "If you ever feel tired,
just go home. All my money belongs to you, so there's no need to work so hard."
Leanna smiled and replied, "I know." After swinging open the car door, she paused momentarily, then
leaned in to kiss Aidan's cheek, her smile radiating even brighter. "Consider it a token of appreciation."
In these rare moments when he speaks earnestly, his words do possess a captivating allure.
Aidan's eyebrows twitched slightly. There's such a benefit?
Leanna stepped out of the car, waving her hand toward him. "Go ahead. I'll go in."
Aidan responded with a simple 'Okay'.
After watching the black car slowly drive away, Leanna redirected her gaze and entered the studio.
Seated in the office, she heated the medicine but found herself unable to consume it, the feeling of
nausea washing over her once again. With that thought in mind, she sent a text message to Waylen,
inquiring if her current condition was normal.
Shortly after, Waylen called her and asked, "Aside from feeling nauseous, are there any other
symptoms?"
"After each injection, I feel a little dizzy, but it subsides after a few minutes."
"This is normal. Although these injections increase your chances of getting pregnant, they also come
with some side effects. I mentioned before that this process would be painful, and... what you're
experiencing now is just the beginning. The further you progress, the more discomfort you'll endure. It's
like taking medicine—if you develop an aversion to something, it will only grow stronger. Whether it's
injections or medication, they stem from an instinctual stress response of your body and mind. This is...
an inevitable situation."
Leanna fell silent for a moment and replied, "I understand. I will strive to overcome it."
Waylen suggested, "How about reducing the dosage and making it milder for the next round of
medication?"
Yet, she responded firmly, "No need, it's fine. I can handle it."
He understood her persistence and didn't insist further. "Perhaps with more time, you'll get used to it.
Don't put too much pressure on yourself, and don't constantly worry about when you'll be able to
conceive. Maintain a calm mindset, ease up on your mental stress, and the treatment process will
become easier, increasing your chances of conceiving."
"I understand, thank you." Leanna thanked him with a faint smile.
After hanging up the phone, she looked at the perfectly warmed medicinal herbs in front of her.
Suppressing her nausea and indigestion, she took a deep breath, tilted her head back, and downed it
in one go.
Not long after, Zoe had been running around early in the morning, so she was now drenched in sweat,
and she collapsed immediately on the couch once she returned, not wanting to move at all. Leanna
poured her a glass of water and asked, "How are you doing? Are you alright?"
Taking the water, Zoe gulped it down before catching her breath. "I'm almost there. Tomorrow's shoot
should be fine."
Leanna glanced at the time. "It's still early, before noon. Why don't you rest here for a while?"
Since Zoe didn't have any urgent matters to attend to this morning besides confirming the set and
scenery, she leaned back on the couch and said, "Alright, I'll take a short nap. Wake me up later."
"Okay, sleep tight."
Leanna sat at her desk, continuing to refine the design on her computer. Two minutes later, Zoe
suddenly spoke up. "Say, Nana. Have you noticed any strange smell in this room?"
Smell? Leanna paused and turned around with a pen in her hand. "What... smell?"
Zoe opened her eyes and took a few deep breaths, sniffing carefully. "I think it's... the smell of
medicinal herbs." She then looked at Leanna. "Are you taking them?"
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmLeanna smiled and realized that hiding it at this point would only make things seem more suspicious,
so she simply confessed, "Yes, didn't we talk about the need to regulate our bodies? I've been taking
some medicinal herbs."
With Leana's reply, Zoe assumed it was the kind of medicine used for general wellness. "How does it
feel? Lately, I've been feeling a bit uncomfortable too. If it works for you, I might try a couple of doses
myself."
Leanna knew that Zoe's symptoms were likely related to the aftermath of her miscarriage. She thought
for a moment. "It's alright. I'll discuss it with Way—I mean, the doctor later. Send me your symptoms,
and I'll have him take a look and prescribe medication based on your condition."
"Great! I'll send it to you now. It's perfect timing because I've been experiencing backaches and leg
pain lately. Once the endorsement work is done, a couple of doses of medicine will rejuvenate me."
After a while, Leanna received the message Zoe had sent and forwarded it directly to Waylen.
Leanna: 'This is my friend. She hasn't been feeling well lately. Can you take a look and prescribe some
medicine to help her regulate her body?'
There was no reply from Waylen at the moment. He's probably busy with something.
Zoe asked again, "Nana, where did you find this doctor? If the medicine works well for me, I also want
to get some for my mom. Her foot has been hurting since last year, especially when it rains."
Leanna set down her phone. "Well... he's the attending doctor for the little one."
"Oh, my." Zoe probed, "Doesn't that mean his fees must be quite high?"
Leanna smiled at the remark. "He is Lachlan's..."
She paused halfway through her sentence. Who was it again? I still haven't got a full grasp of the
Woodley Family's complicated relationships.
Leanna took a step back. "He's Charlotte's cousin, right?"
Back when they were in the laboratory, it seemed that the funding chain was connected to Lachlan. But
now that Aidan had brought them to the estate, it was likely that Aidan was the one providing the funds.
However, it seemed that constantly relying on Aidan might not be ideal.
She pondered for a moment. "I remember Charlotte telling me he seems quite fond of Daphne."
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