Roo wasn’t around, so Joyce and Mavis could eat to their heart’s content.
"Mmm, this is delicious. Is it coated with salted egg yolk? It slls so good."
Mavis always shared the tastiest bites with Rosemary.
When Joyce ca across sothing scrumptious, she’d share it with Rosemary too.
"Such a pity. If only Nydia was here — she’s such a foodie."
"No problem, we can pack so for her."
"Rose, you’re the best! But won’t we embarrass you? Won’t the manager think we’re like starving ghosts reincarnated, acting as if we’ve never seen good food before?"
Not only were they feasting like kings, they were also planning on taking so ho.
"Sharing good food with friends is nothing to be ashad of." Rosemary didn’t see a problem and even showed her support.
"If there’s anything else you like, I can have it packed for you."
"Rose, you’re too kind."
In the end, they left with full bellies, and the manager had the kitchen prepare so extra dishes for them to take away.
A helicopter ride back to school would have been too conspicuous, so Roo arranged for a car to wait for them at the resort’s entrance.
Knowing that Rosemary was taking her classmates ho, Roo gently cradled her face and said,
"Let know once you’re done with school stuff, and I’ll co pick you up."
"Okay."
"Doom’s gang will likely make a move soon, so stay cautious." Roo looked into her bright eyes, warning her,
"If there’s danger, find a way to contact like you did today."
"I got it."
"Try not to get hurt." Roo continued, still holding her face,
"Take care of your wounds. Don’t let them get wet, and change the bandages later."
Rosemary couldn’t help but laugh at his fussing.
Roo caught on to her amusent and chuckled,
"Am I nagging too much?"
"No."
Roo leaned down to give her a quick peck on the lips, his eyes filled with reluctance.
"Alright, you should go now."
Rosemary finally got in the car.
Roo personally closed the car door for her, reminding her to ssage or call him once she arrived.
"Alright."
Rosemary knew he had to deal with the guys they caught today, so she motioned for him to get back to work.
"So, Mr. McMillian, shall I depart now?" The driver was eager to start the car but wasn’t sure if Roo was done with his instructions.
"Make sure you get them safely back to school," Roo advised.
"Drive slowly on the way."
"Okay, Mr. McMillian."
Rosemary waved at him, and it wasn’t until Roo’s figure had shrunk to a dot in the distance that Joyce and Mavis began to tease her.
"Rose, Roo really cares for you — he’s giving so many instructions for such a short journey."
"I feel like even our driver, Hunter, is feeling the pressure. I can tell he really cares about you."
"You better call him once we get back."
Half an hour later...
As soon as Rosemary got back to school, she received a call from Grandpa Beck.
"Hey, Rosemary, where are you? We’ve made so progress on Carol’s antidote. I’ve had a major breakthrough!"
The voice echoed through the phone,
"Hah! Kid, you thought you could stump so easily?"
Rosemary couldn’t help but chuckle.
"I’ll be there in a bit."
She had barely hung up the phone when she saw Barry, Adair, and Mya racing toward them.
"Rose." Barry and Adair greeted Rosemary in unison, both panting as if they’d just heard so news and hurried over.
Rosemary nodded in acknowledgnt.
Barry’s gaze imdiately fell on Joyce’s face.
"What happened to your face? Who hit you?"
"I tripped and hurt myself."
"Liar. That clearly looks like a punch. Who was the lunatic who laid hands on you?"
Barry barely touched Joyce’s injury when she winced in pain and let out a stifled gasp.
"Who the hell did this?" Barry looked angry, ready to stand up for her.
Recognizing his concern, Rosemary knew he must have feelings for Joyce. She softly added,
"The guys who did this have already been dealt with by my n."
"Why did they attack Joyce?"
"Why do you have so many questions? It’s so annoying!" Joyce stomped her foot and walked ahead.
Barry followed her.
"You’re injured and I can’t even ask? What are you carrying? Let hold it."
Joyce refused, but Barry snatched it from her anyway.
"Even when you’re hurt, you’re hoarding food. You’re such a foodie."
"You’re the foodie! This is for Nydia."
"Have you had dinner yet?"
"We just had — Rose treated us to a feast!"
"Was it good? Can I have so?" Barry asked eagerly.
"No, all of this is for Nydia."
As they continued to bicker, Mya covered her mouth in shock while Mavis quietly shared the details of their abduction.
Only Adair stayed by Rosemary.
"Rose, what’s going on?"
"So people have been causing trouble for . They couldn’t find , so they kidnapped Joyce and Mavis.
Tell Barry to be careful. If possible, look after Joyce and Nydia for ."
"Who dares to ss with you?" Adair rolled up his sleeves.
"Rose, tell who they are. I’ll deal with them."
"They’re not ordinary people." Rosemary didn’t elaborate.
"Just be careful. If you notice anything strange, call ."
"But Rose, what about you?"
"I can protect myself."
"Alright. Barry and I will look after Joyce and Nydia. Be careful."
"I’m heading to the lab first."
Seeing the other two still bickering and Mavis and Nydia deep in conversation, Rosemary decided to head to the lab alone.
Adair didn’t understand why Rose spent so much ti in the lab, but he’d heard how she led a team to a competition at Sumrfield College today. Her surgical and suturing techniques had left all the judges in awe.
She must have honed these skills in the lab.
As Rosemary opened the door to the lab, she heard the excited voice of Grandpa Beck.
"Rose, co here and check this out! The upgraded detox pill is interacting with the toxic blood. See — the toxins are disappearing bit by bit."
Rosemary moved closer to the apparatus and watched as the two substances reacted and the toxins indeed started to fade.
"Yes! This is the result of several days of my research. When the upgraded detox pill ets this toxin, it’s like a downpour eting a fire. Watch closely — this fire is about to be extinguished."
Grandpa Beck’s excitent was palpable. Then, his laughter abruptly ceased.
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