At that moment, Allen's head throbbed intensely, feeling like it might split open at any second. He gave a small wave to Christina, not wanting to say much because of company protocols.
"Could you wait for me outside, Christina?" he asked.
Christina hesitated—this was the first time Allen had asked her to step out. Instinctively, she glanced at Fiona. She couldn't help but notice how attractive the young woman was. Was Fiona trying to use her charm to get close to Allen? Christina found it hard to believe that someone so young could possess the medical expertise to treat ailments that had stumped many hospitals.
"But..."
"I trust her," Allen interrupted, his expression tinged with impatience, clearly not wanting to discuss it further.
With reluctance, Christina backed out of the room.
Fiona checked Allen's pulse and found he was not only lacking in vital energy and blood but also in mental vitality.
"So, what's been going on with you lately?" she asked.
Allen shook his head. Lately, he'd been plagued by nightmares—every time he fell asleep, they would ensnare him. He couldn't get any restful or peaceful sleep at all.
Fiona gestured toward a nearby reclining bed. "Lie down, take it easy, and try to sleep."
Allen furrowed his brow, feeling a bit embarrassed. It wasn't that he didn't want to sleep, but the nightmares left him feeling more exhausted, as if completely drained.
"I can't. I'm scared," he admitted.
Realization dawned on her that Allen had been dealing with this condition for several months, not just one. A mix of suspicion and amusement danced in her eyes—whoever orchestrated this had done so with skill.
The clinic director approached and quietly asked, "His brainwaves are so erratic. Has he been drugged over a long period?"
Prolonged exposure to unusual substances, likely through his diet, explained the abnormal brain activity. It seemed the entertainment industry could be quite treacherous.
Fiona nodded, confirming, "Yes, someone’s been targeting him."
Now that Allen could finally have a proper rest, Fiona didn't disturb him. She joined the director on a nearby sofa to discuss his condition.
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