Chapter 159
Author: Arya C
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Adrian, Blinks, and Anthony waited in silence as the elevator hummed, ascending several floors. Anthony led the way, his usually calm demeanor replaced by a sense of urgency. The fact that there was a chance that Mr Brooks could come back was enough to get everyone on edge.

When they reached the secret floor, Anthony pressed a series of buttons on the wall, revealing a hidden door that slide open with a soft hiss. Inside, Mr. Brooks' hibernated body lay suspended in a transparent tank filled with a light-blue fluid. Multiple monitors were connected to him, their rhythmic beeping the only sound in the room.

“This is it,” Anthony said quietly, his voice tinged with the gravity of the situation. “He’s been in this state since the incident. We’ve done everything we can to keep him stable, but with that antidote, we might actually be able to speed up his recovery rate.”

Adrian’s eyes scanned the setup, taking in the wires, tubes, and medical equipment. His father looked peaceful, almost a
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