“I’ve checked. The two pills that Dr. Griffin prescribed for you appear to be intended for bone recovery, but they are not suitable for your current condition.”
“What do you mean?” Sebastian asked, his voice tinged with skepticism.
Caitlin continued, “One of the drugs contains quinine, which is a medication for heart disease. It’s used to treat conditions like atrial fibrillation and paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia.”
Sebastian frowned, “But what’s wrong with that?”
Caitlin went on, “The other ingredient is tetrodotoxin, a neuro–muscular blocker. This drug can prevent muscle atrophy and weakness, and it’s used to help patients with paralysis. But you’re not paralyzed, so it’s not suitable for you.”
Sebastian was still puzzled. “So you’re saying Dr. Griffin made a mistake? He’s a professional. How could he prescribe the wrong medicine?”
“You’ve hit the key point!” Caitlin replied. “Dr. Griffin has been The Vanderbilt Family’s personal doctor for years, and considering his credentials, he wouldn’t make such a mistake.”
She paused before adding, “So if he didn’t make a mistake, there’s only one possibility.”
“What possibility?” Sebastian asked.
Caitlin’s voice turned cold, “He prescribed the wrong medicine on purpose. He wants to harm you.”
Sebastian’s anger flared. “Does Griffin want to die? Does he really think he can harm me?”
“I don’t know,” Caitlin replied honestly. “But based on what I found, his prescription is problematic. Quinine shouldn’t be in that drug, but it is. The combination of quinine and tetrodotoxin could cause muscle weakness instead of helping. Long- term use could even lead to paralysis or poisoning, even for healthy people!”
Sebastian’s expression darkened as he processed this new information. Could Griffin have been trying to hurt him? This was all very confusing. After all, Griffin was a trusted family doctor. He and his father had served The Vanderbilt Family for generations. Why would he do something like this?
Before his accident, Sebastian had been the family patriarch, revered and respected by everyone. Who would dare harm him then? But now that he was paralyzed and blind, was that why people were starting to act differently?
The more Sebastian thought about it, the more troubling it became. He couldn’t see clearly, and many things were out of
his hands. Was Caitlin telling the truth, or was she the one trying to manipulate him?
“If you think Dr. Griffin made a mistake, then what about the medicine you’re giving me?” Sebastian asked, suddenly suspicious.
Caitlin’s eyes narrowed. “I’ve already told you, it’s a blood circulation medicine. You have blood clots pressing on your nerves. Taking this medicine will help improve circulation and aid in the recovery of your eyes and limbs.”
Sebastian’s voice grew sharper. “How can I trust you? What if the medicine you’re giving me is also designed to harm me?” Caitlin suddenly leaned in close to his face, her voice low but firm, “If I wanted your life, why wait until today? You’d have been dead a thousand times over by now. If you’re a coward who fears for your life, then don’t take the medicine.” Her words left Sebastian speechless. For a moment, he felt like he had been struck by a sudden blow.
“What kind of person do you think I am? I’m not afraid to die!” he retorted angrily.
Caitlin smirked but didn’t respond. She reached for the medicine and placed it in his hand. As she handed him a glass of water, his large hand instinctively wrapped around hers, trapping it in his grip.
Sebastian paused, realizing that she hadn’t pulled away. She hesitated briefly, but then she allowed him to hold her hand as she helped him drink the water.
After he finished, he released her hand, but the touch lingered, a quiet tension hanging in the air between them.
Caitlin walked away, but before she left the room, Sebastian called out, “I’m hungry.”
“Didn’t you say you didn’t want to eat earlier?” she asked, not looking back.
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