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Chris went to Zuko's house to inform him about the investigation results regarding the sleeping pills. "Even though
there wasn't a label on the bottle, some medicine dealers in this field have been around for years and can
recognize this type of medicine by the bottle itself."
"You're quite resourceful." Zuko chuckled. "Even the drug dealers recognize you!"
Chris raised an eyebrow.
This was the difference between him and other members of the Hamertons—he was familiar with people from all
walks of life.
"This type of medicine was withdrawn from the market a few years ago," Chris explained. "Because many people
were using it as a suicide potion."
"What?" Zuko listened in surprise.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Those who purchased this medicine didn't plan to use it for suicide," Chris remarked casually. "I've heard from the
dealers that many buyers at that time were girls caught up in tricky relationships. They faked suicide attempts to try
and win back their partners.
"By using a specific amount of this medicine, it seemed severe on the surface, but it actually didn't pose any
significant danger.
"Unlike regular sleeping pills, which can have lasting effects if taken in excess, this medicine doesn't. That's why it's
also called 'Safe Bet'."
Zuko narrowed his eyes, thinking, 'Safe Bet? This was why even the doctors were deceived!'
"This medicine can help people deceive others, but it doesn't work for those who truly need sleeping pills to sleep
better. That's why authorities banned it a few years ago, yet it's still being sold on the black market."
"So... Renee probably bought it from the black market?" Zuko speculated.
Chris pursed his lips. "Most likely."
"How did she get in touch with people from the black market?"
"Well, I couldn't find that out." Chris chuckled. "Your father-in-law's the expert in that area."
Realization struck Zuko, and the cousins exchanged a knowing smile.
A noise came from outside the study. Due to his special forces training, Chris instinctively walked over and surprised
Lina at the door.
"Oh, I'm sorry!"
"It's okay." Lina smiled, though it seemed somewhat forced. Zuko wrapped an arm around her shoulders,
understanding what was on her mind. "Did you overhear our conversation?" he asked gently.
Lina nodded, her expression carrying a touch of sadness.
"Honey... did Renee really plan it?"
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"I'm not sure." Zuko's gaze grew serious. "But it's undeniable that she's manipulating Toph.
"At this point, she's no longer the same Renee as before. And I won't give her any more chances."
Lina contemplated before speaking softly. "Renee once told me she envied me. Pamela means all sweetness, and
it's obvious that my parents loved me. But her name, Renee, means to be born again..."
Chris advised, "Pammy, I know you're grateful to her, but don't forget who caused you to be separated from your
birth parents for 20 years. Her father is the main culprit, and that's an unchanging fact!"
Lina's heart tightened as helplessness and sorrow welled up in her eyes.
"By the way, Toph hasn't been doing well lately," Zuko told her. "I suggested he visit a board game cafe, but I
actually set up a meeting with a therapist there so he could talk to them."
"What?" Lina was surprised. "Has Toph gotten to the point of needing a therapist?"
Zuko nodded solemnly. "Arya is there with him."
"Hmm?"
"This way, he won't suspect anything." Zuko sighed. "Toph is quite resistant to the idea of seeing a therapist.
Moreover, by being with Arya, they can also discuss comics and games, which can help distract him."
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