As Freda reported what Venus ate, she added, "I was watching her the whole time and didn't allow her to eat anything she wasn't supposed to."
"Mmm-hmm." After glancing at Venus, Dr. Feroma instructed, "Leave us."
"But…" Freda looked at Carla.
"Go." Carla waved.
"Yes." Freda and two other subordinates left with their heads hung low.
"You too, " Dr. Feroma insisted to Carla.
"Huh?" Carla was caught by surprise. Usually, she could stay around unless it was an emergency. Is Venus's condition really that serious?
"Don't worry, it's no big deal." Dr. Feroma understood her concerns. "I just want to speak to the children in private."
Randy was stunned. Crap, Dr. Feroma knows.
After giving Randy a thoughtful look, Carla got up and left.
While applying some ointment on Venus's tummy, he asked Hapilia to prepare some medication.
Then he casually remarked, "The glucose tablet won't trigger any side effects in Venus. Nevertheless, she hasn't fully recovered and will still feel significant discomfort. No matter the reason, you shouldn't have fooled around with her health."
Randy lowered his head in shame after hearing those words.
Holding her aching stomach, Venus explained anxiously, "Dr. Feroma, I ate it of my own volition. It has nothing to do with Randy."
"Next time, you're not allowed to steal from my medical kit, " Dr. Feroma reminded the children.
"I'm sorry, Dr. Feroma." Randy explained softly, "However, I didn't steal it from you. Hapilia had given the tablet to me when I was experiencing stomach discomfort. However, I kept it instead of eating it."
Dr. Feroma turned toward Hapilia.
"It's true." Hapilia nodded.
"Hapilia gave it to you because you're healthy and won't have any problems consuming it. However, the same can't be said of Venus." Dr. Feroma reminded solemnly, "The results between someone healthy and someone sick consuming the tablet can vary greatly. Next time, don't pull such a stunt anymore."
"Yes, I understand." Feeling remorseful, Randy asked anxiously, "Dr. Feroma, is Venus fine now? I assumed that she would only have a tummy ache and didn't expect such a drastic reaction."
"It's not a big problem, but she still needs to take some medication." Dr. Feroma frown and concluded, "That's all now. You can go. I figure your mommy is waiting for an explanation from you."
"Mmm-hmm." Randy nodded before giving Venus a guilty look. "I'm sorry, Venus."
"Don't worry, Randy. I'll recover in no time-" Barf!
Before she could finish, Venus retched again.
"Venus, here. Drink some water." Hapilia helped Venus up and fed her some water.
"Go on now." Dr. Feroma tousled Randy's hair.
When Randy left the clinic, Carla was waiting on the sofa with a gloomy expression. She stared at him with mixed feelings. "Come to my study."
Lowering his head, Randy followed her to the study on the first floor.
Despite it being referred to as a study, it was more like a library. The ceiling inside had been raised to accommodate multi-story tall bookshelves. The grand mahogany bookshelves were a sight to behold and brought a touch of classical finesse to the room.
Even the vase by the corner was a rare antique. The study's atmosphere was so peaceful that it would help anyone who entered quieten their heart.
Randy scrutinized the study until Carla's voice jolted him back to his senses.
"Come over here." Sitting at her desk, Carla frowned at Randy.
Randy walked over with his head hung low, not daring to utter a single word.
"Do you want to confess before I question you?"
It was rare for Carla to take such a stern stand against the children. However, she was furious given the severity of the situation.
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