The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never

Remington was momentarily startled, then instructed the servant, Please invite him in.

Perhaps he brings new information.noveldrama

The servant swiftly departed, leaving everyones gaze riveted to the door, rife with anticipation.

Soon, a young man in a suit, his expression tinged with anxiety, entered the room, ushered in by the servant.

Dr.

Burton, you seem quite hurried to meet me.

Is this regarding my fathers autopsy results? Remington asked, stepping forward with urgency.

Dr.

Burton removed his glasses, polished them with his sleeve, and upon sighting Hannah, he hesitated.

Miss Moore? he addressed her. Hannah gave him a nod, her response muted.

Dr.

Burton then turned to Remington and said, Mr.

Lyons, Ive uncovered something extremely significant.

Theres a discrepancy in your fathers medical reports from the past year.

Hes been in the early stages of Alzheimers disease for a few years, for which I prescribed medication.

However, his health reports show a concerning decline.

At this, everyones attention was sharply focused on Dr.

Burton.

Even Lesia, who had been subdued, looked up with a trace of disbelief in her eyes.

What? When did Father develop this condition? Why was I not informed? Remingtons voice quivered slightly with the weight of his words.

Lyons chose to keep his diagnosis private after his medical examination, Dr.

Burton explained, his voice heavy with regret.

This latest report just came in.

It was only then that I realized something was amiss.

His words prompted a tumultuous response, the room buzzing with shock and murmurs.

Chronic toxins? Are you suggesting that Fathers death was not merely due to a sudden heart attack? Remingtons voice was thick with incredulity and confusion.

Dr.

Burton looked around, his words faltering, as if he was grappling with what to disclose next.

Hannah, perceptive as ever, cut through his hesitation.

Speak freely, Doctor. Theres no need for reticence.

Its not that Im holding back, Dr.

Burton stammered, then sighed deeply and produced a document.

I found this in the archives.

Some time ago, Mr.

Lyons had been prescribed a specific medication.

Remington took the document and as he read the contents, his complexion turned ashen.

Noticing the drastic change in Remingtons demeanor, Hannah didnt reach for the document but asked coolly, What is it? This medication my father took… Remingtons voice trailed off as he handed the document to Hannah.

Its the same drug that was found in the test result.

Upon seeing the drugs name on the document, Hannahs expression tightened momentarily.

Dark Night Orchid?! Looking at Remington, she began, Could it be that your father