Jaylen wore a helpless expression. "They followed the tracker on Daryl the day before yesterday and are still making food for you downstairs."

Even Jaylen wouldn't have known about the tracking device on Daryl if it weren't for the two young boys' sudden visit. It's still a mystery how they guessed something had happened to Maeve. Perhaps it's the innate telepathic connection of a mother-and-son bond.

When Maeve heard her two boys were there, her heart tightened. "Then tell them not to come close to this place. I'm afraid I'll pass the virus to them." "Don't worry, as long as they don't enter the quarantine room, they won't be infected."

"But how about you, when you drew my blood?"

"You don't have to worry about that. I'll take precautions."

Hearing Jaylen's words, Maeve felt slightly relieved. She was exhausted, but having slept all day and night, she wasn't sleepy. All she could do was stare at the white ceiling in a daze.

At times like this, she missed home even more. She missed Will and Theo, every little thing in her meticulously chosen apartment, and the vegetables thriving on the terrace. She also missed him.

A slender, noble figure flashed across Maeve's mind. When she came to her senses, she closed her eyes tightly, trying to erase the image. A knock came on the laboratory door.

The two kids pushed the food cart into the laboratory. Seeing Maeve awake through the glass window, they immediately pounced. "Mommy! Mommy!"

Two cute, identical little faces were pressed against the glass window. They looked at Maeve eagerly, their eyes red-rimmed. Just looking at their faces eased Maeve's pain.

She gave them a reassuring smile. "Don't worry, Mommy's fine, thanks to Jaylen's medicine. I'll just be sleeping more now."

"Of course, Mommy's fine! A cold won't kill Mommy!" Theo's cute face was full of confidence. "I'm not worried because Mommy will recover soon!"

Will nodded vigorously. "Mommy, don't be afraid. Eat some cereal and sleep well. Take your medicine on time and be happy. We'll stay here with you and not go anywhere."

Learning they didn't know the truth, Maeve was much more relieved.

"Alright, as you wish," she replied.

Jaylen pushed the food trolley into the isolation room and removed the tube connecting the instrument to Maeve's body. Since she was awake, persistent monitoring was unnecessary. He then moved aside to continue his experiment, leaving the mother and sons undisturbed.

"Mommy, what do you feel like eating tomorrow? Even if it's a snack hidden in the Queen's safe, I'll steal it for you!" Theo patted his chest and promised.

Thoroughly surprised, Will looked at Theo. "How did you know the Queen had snacks hidden in her safe? What crime will you be charged with if you're caught sneaking into the Queen's bedroom?" Theo licked her lips. "Hey, I saw it by accident. It was delicious."

"Are you sure it was really an accident? Aren't you afraid of being arrested?" Will was unsure whether he was more surprised by Theo's boldness or the Queen secretly eating snacks. Theo snorted. "The Queen gave it to me. She said I was cute, so she gave me two pieces. If you had met her, you wouldn't have gotten one."

Will, deemed not cute enough by Theo, chose silence. He knew perfectly well they looked exactly alike.

Maeve ate her cereal, listening to them bicker. 'This show goes well with my meal,' she thought. It felt like she was back in her apartment.

The two boys stayed with Maeve in the laboratory, leaving only after she fell asleep. As soon as they stepped out, Theo's eyes quickly turned red, and tears welled up. Will pursed his lips, remaining silent. His face was pale, but he hugged Theo, comforting him softly. "Don't cry. Crying won't solve anything. The most important thing is to think of a way to save Mommy." Jaylen looked at Will in surprise.

'What enormously good deed had Byron done to deserve a son like this? He's definitely blessed with two such adorable and strong sons,' he thought. Anyone would be jealous of Byron.

"I-I, of course, I know." Theo sobbed. He endured the discomfort and said to Jaylen, "Jaylen, can we get help from the research team from Erancia? They have experience and previous data. With their help, maybe we could—"

Jaylen sighed. "Of course, I thought of that, too. However, after the virus outbreak was under control, they left the research institute to do other research. I couldn't contact any of them, let alone gather the entire team." Previously, Jaylen researched inhibitors because the Xasia virus's incubation period wouldn't exceed ten years. However, he needed an antidote to save Maeve's life. The virus in her body had become more lethal, which was problematic.

Will and Theo immediately became depressed.

"Yet, don't you worry. My experiment is about to bear fruit. There are only a few steps left to verify. Their help would be good, but even without them, I'm going to save your Mommy," Jaylen promised.

Will lowered his eyes, thinking for a moment before asking, "Jaylen, may I know the name of the person in charge of the research team?"

"Eric Sullivan."

Back at Retro Apartment, a black Spyker was parked downstairs. The doors remained shut for a long time. The back window was lowered halfway, and thick smoke drifted out, obscuring the handsome, austere face of the man inside. He raised his eyelids, his gaze landing on Maeve's unit window in the pitch-black night. The lights were off, indicating no one was home. Maeve was a night owl, and the two kids wouldn't sleep before nine o'clock.

'So, where did they go?' Byron opened his lips, exhaling a cloud of smoke. Derision flickered in his eyes. 'Did she bring his son to live with Jaylen? Huh. Archer, call Will and tell him to come down immediately if he's home," Byron commanded.

"Yes, Mr. McDaniel." Archer took out his phone, but a call came in. "Hello?"

No one heard the other party, but Archer immediately turned to Byron. "Mr. McDaniel, the chairman of Kuskait's pharmaceutical company said that Will asked them to find a researcher called Eric Sullivan, and wanted to know if it was per your instruction."

"No." Byron McDaniel stubbed out his cigarette. "Did Will say why?"

"Will didn't. He just asked them to investigate as soon as possible. He seems to be in a hurry."

'In a hurry?' Byron narrowed his eyes. 'Why would Will want to look for a specific researcher?'

At Jaylen's villa, Will went to Theo after making the call, telling him he'd sent someone to find Eric.

"You didn't tell Daddy about Mommy's illness, did you?" Theo wrinkled his nose. "Although I really wanted to tell him, Mommy doesn't want him to know. We need to keep it a secret."

Will's mind drifted before he blurted, "No, I didn't call Daddy."