Justin felt a wave of anxiety fill his heart. "Are you a doctor?" he asked, unable to hide his doubt and surprise.The driver nodded. "I was an oriental medicine doctor, but for some personal reasons, I quit my job and switched to being a taxi driver."Justin looked down at the bottle of medicine in his hand, wondering if he should ask the driver about what he was worried about. His words seemed to read his thoughts. "If possible," the driver continued, "you should stop taking that medicine."Justin stared at the bottle of medicine, feeling a strong struggle between doubt and trust. He felt he was facing an important decision, a decision that could change the entire situation."Can you help me test this medicine?" Justin spoke slowly, his voice clearly showing tension.The driver stopped the car on the side of the road, turned around and looked straight into Justin's eyes. "Okay. I'll help you test this medicine. But first, you need to trust me.""I trust you. Please help me."Justin

But Etham didn't accept that explanation. "No, you don't understand. We need to go back immediately. It's the King's order," he said, his eyes revealing his tension.Julie, hearing this, stepped closer, her eyes filled with tears. "Dad, please don't leave me. I've been looking for you for so long, I can't lose you again," she pleaded, her voice full of desperation.Justin felt his heart constrict with pain. He looked at Julie, sensing the deep anguish and despair in her eyes. If he returned to the hotel, he might never get the chance to uncover the truth about Julie and his own health. But the pressure from Etham and the bodyguards made it hard to refuse."Julie, you need to understand that I'm dealing with a lot of issues myself. I need to handle this carefully," Justin said, trying to reassure the young girl.But Julie wouldn't accept that explanation. "No, Dad, I can't let you leave me again. I've already lost my mom; I can't lose you too," she cried, tears streaming down her face.

Verney signaled for the nurses to check on Justin's condition, ensuring he was receiving the best care. "You need to rest, Justin. Let us take care of you. Everything will become clearer once you're better."Justin closed his eyes, trying to calm his mind.At that moment, the door opened, and the King entered. His sudden appearance made the atmosphere in the room more solemn and stifling. Verney immediately bowed, showing absolute respect.Justin, still weary and in pain, tried to sit up out of respect. However, the King raised his hand, his deep, authoritative voice resonating, "No need, Justin. Please rest, there's no need to stress over formalities."Justin lay back down, but his eyes remained fixed on the man before him. He realized that the person standing before him seemed to have aged significantly, his face pale and noticeably thinner. The King's white hair fell over his forehead, and the lines on his face showed signs of fatigue and wear."Your Majesty, you don't look well,"

"You don't need to apologize. The important thing is that you understand and are determined. We will face all difficulties together." The King continuedJustin felt relieved, but still a little uneasy. "You have done so much for me. I really don't know how to atone for my mistakes."The King gently placed his hand on Justin's shoulder, his eyes were gentle and warm. "You don't need to atone for anything. Your love and determination are enough. Now you need to rest and recover. That's the most important thing right now."Justin nodded, feeling warm and filled with determination. "I will rest and recover, Your Majesty. I will not let you down."The King smiled and patted Justin on the shoulder. “Very well. Rest, Justin.”After the King and the others left, leaving Justin in a quiet space, he lay back on the bed, trying to sort out the chaotic thoughts in his head. Feelings of regret and self-blame constantly tormented him. "My mother sacrificed everything for me, yet I didn't know and b

Then, Justin called Etham into the room, using the excuse of wanting to drink and chat with him. "Etham, come in here and have a drink with me. I need to talk to you," Justin called, his voice full of invitation.Etham stepped into the room, slightly surprised but not suspicious. "You want to drink? I think you should rest," Etham said, but still sat down next to Justin."Just one drink, Etham. I need someone to talk to," Justin said, handing the untainted drink to himself and the drugged one to Etham.Etham took the glass, sipped it, and nodded slightly. "Alright, what do you want to talk about?"Justin began talking about random things, from childhood memories to aimless stories. Meanwhile, he quietly observed Etham, waiting for the sedative to take effect."Do you remember the time we went hunting, Etham? That was a great trip," Justin said, trying to keep his voice natural.Etham smiled and nodded. "Yes, it was a great trip. We caught a lot of game."But after a while, Justin noti