Chapter 52

Henry said, "Me? I'm feeling just fine. What is it?"

Helen breathed a sigh of relief—the Ichor Pill was clearly not the issue. "No, I was just asking."

"And why would you suddenly ask?" Henry was curious—they had just seen each other hours ago.

Such concern was out of place, even from Helen.

The way she put it made it seem as if they had been apart for months!

"I gave Lyndon McCoy the other Ichor Pill," Helen admitted. "His condition worsened after that… I don't know if it's the pills, or if Lyndon's condition is just too critical."

Henry smacked his lap at her words. "It's definitely the pills."

Helen was confused. "B-But you took it yourself."

"Pfft." Henry snorted in disdain. "That's bullshit. Frank's the one who saved me, not that what's-his-name. Where are you now?"

"The McCoys locked us up," Helen admitted. "They probably won't free us if Lyndon doesn't recover."

"Oh, you…" Henry sighed in disappointment. "Just try not to upset them further. I'll try to get you out."

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