"What about the anti-cancer drug? Has there been any progress?"

"Currently, we're stuck at a bottleneck, and we're not sure if we can develop it."

Mi Luo reported the situation truthfully. Recently, they had been devoting themselves to the research of the anti-cancer drug day and night, and everyone hadn't closed their eyes for several nights.

Freya looked at the dark circles under Mi Luo's eyes and naturally knew that she had been working hard recently. So she said, "Okay, thank you for your hard work."

After saying that, she was about to leave with the invitation, but Mi Luo suddenly stopped her and said, "You went to Central Africa this time and found Yuanbao and Lan Xiaoling. What about the children's biological mother?"

Mi Luo had always doted on Yuanman and naturally hoped that Yuanman could find his biological mother. So after hesitating for a moment, she still asked this question.

Freya pursed her lips and said solemnly, "The children's biological mother had an accident. Mr. Lu personally sent her to the medical room at the headquarters for treatment."

She briefly told Mi Luo about Xiaolan's situation. After hearing this, Mi Luo's face looked a bit unpleasant.

She didn't expect the truth to be so cruel. Gabriel had found that woman, but as a result, the woman not only had disabled legs but also suffered from madness.

"Let's keep this a secret from the two children for now. We'll make plans after Mr. Lu comes back." Freya said.

"Don't worry. I promise I won't mention it."

Freya smiled and then walked away and disappeared on the rooftop.

...

At the same time, in the medical room at the headquarters.

As soon as Xu Yan came out of the ward, Gabriel immediately asked, "How is it? Is there still a possibility of her recovery?"

Xu Yan pinched the center of his brows and said, "Her madness was caused by long-term abuse. To recover, it will take time for stimulation. As for her legs, the muscles have already atrophied. Basically speaking, it's impossible for them to recover."

Although he already knew the result, Gabriel still couldn't hide his disappointment.

He clenched his fist and punched the wall heavily.

Xu Yan knew that he had a hard time accepting this fact. He put his hand on Gabriel's shoulder and patted it, and then walked towards the office.

Gabriel stood at the door for a long time before slowly pushing open the door of the ward and approaching the person lying on the bed.

Xiaolan was still in a coma, but she would be awakened by nightmares from time to time, muttering words like "Don't hurt me" in her mouth.

Seeing her so helpless, Gabriel felt an extra bit of guilt.

He sat beside her. After hesitating for a long time, he said with difficulty, "I'm sorry."

Other than that, he really didn't know what else to say.

After all, all the memories of being with Xiaolan had been lost. It could be said that he didn't have the slightest bit of affection for Xiaolan. But because of the memories instilled by others, he had to accept the fact that the two of them had been together.

In addition, seeing and hearing about the harm Xiaolan had suffered with his own eyes, even if he had a heart of stone, he couldn't feel at ease.

He didn't know if Xiaolan heard his voice, but she suddenly opened her eyes and looked at him with confused and puzzled eyes.

Gabriel met her gaze. Just as he was about to speak, Xiaolan suddenly reached out her hand and slowly placed it on his face.

Gabriel was somewhat angery and didn't like to be overly close to women. Xiaolan's action made him very uncomfortable.

But thinking that this woman had been hurt because of him, he forced himself to endure this discomfort and let her hand move around on his face.

"Do you remember me?" His Adam's apple moved, and his voice was hoarse.

Xiaolan just kept touching his face, and there were emotions in her eyes that Gabriel couldn't understand.

But soon she withdrew her hand, hugged her head, and let out a fierce scream, "You're a bad guy. You're a bad guy."

Gabriel realized that she was having another episode and quickly went out to call for help.

The moment he left, Xiaolan calmed down again. She slowly raised her head and looked towards the door, and a layer of tears filled her eyes.

She looked at her disabled legs, clasped her hands tightly together silently, and a tear streamed down from the corner of her eye.

Once she had hoped to escape, find her children, and then be reunited with Gabriel.

But now, she felt disgusted with herself. What face did she have to recognize Gabriel?

Xiaolan raised her hand and touched her body. Although the wounds had already healed, they had left ugly scars. She could feel the raised scars wherever her fingers touched.

Over the years, she had endured Rong the Butcher's abuse. To survive, she had to pretend to be crazy, but even so, she was still left with a body full of injuries.

Now her body was no longer clean, and her legs could never stand up again. She felt that she was only adding to everyone's guilt by being alive. What else could she leave behind?

Xiaolan's face showed a deathly pale smile.

She didn't blame Gabriel because she knew that he had left for some unavoidable reasons.

If she had to blame someone, it was fate that played tricks on them. Their love had been too short, and they were destined to have no future together.

Xiaolan's eyes slowly fell on the indwelling needle on the back of her hand. It wasn't that she didn't recognize Gabriel, but he had already forgotten her. So why bother to keep pestering him?

Her hands trembling, she gently pulled out the needle, and soon her hand was covered with blood.

Everyone thought she was crazy, so they didn't avoid talking in front of her.

Xiaolan knew that her eldest son was still alive and was by Gabriel's side, and her second son was being taken care of by her sister. That was enough.

As for her, rather than lingering on in a miserable state, it would be better to end it all by dying.

She turned her head and saw the fruit knife on the bedside table. With difficulty, she sat up and reached for it.

Listening to the conversation outside the door, the corner of her mouth curved into a sorrowful smile.

"I'm sorry. It's really too painful to live!"

Before the people outside came in, Xiaolan slashed at her wrist with all her strength. In an instant, blood gushed out like a water column, staining the white bedsheet red.

Xiaolan lay on the bed like that, and there was still a smile on her face.

The fruit knife made a clear sound when it fell to the ground. The people outside walked to the door. When they saw the bloody scene in front of them, their pupils contracted sharply twice.

"Xu Yan, save her quickly!"

The next second, Gabriel's hoarse roar echoed throughout the medical room.

...

In the master bedroom.

Freya opened the door and came in with a glass of milk. Bradley was probably tired and was taking a little nap with his eyes closed.

To avoid disturbing his rest, Freya tiptoed closer, put the milk on the bedside table, and pulled the thin quilt over him.

Unexpectedly, Bradley was too alert. When Freya finished everything and was about to back out, he grabbed her wrist from behind.

Even though he was seriously injured, his strength was still astonishing.

Freya was pulled to sit beside him. The man's voice, just waking up, was deep and hoarse, revealing an undeniable sexiness. "Has the Lady been sent away?"

Freya nodded and said, "Yes, she just left not long ago."

After saying that, she brought the warm milk over and fed it to him.

Bradley really enjoyed being taken care of by her. At this moment, he was as docile as a little sheep and seriously accepted her feeding.

"Next, after Zhou Minsheng's condition improves, we can take action against the Zhan Fa family."

This family was still of the utmost importance.