Sure enough, Sophia came down with a fever that shot up to 104°F. Blake brought a doctor by helicopter, landing in the field in front of the small courtyard. They ran through a whole bunch of tests.

"The snake wasn't poisonous. After checking, it's not an infection. Ms. Miller experienced extreme shock, got chilled suddenly, and was completely exhausted. Her body just couldn't take it anymore," the doctor explained.

William stood by the door, frowning as he listened.

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