Medical Center.
"Dr. Duncan, I hope you can keep these matters confidential..."
Dr. Hebert had gotten carried away and laid everything bare. Once his head cooled down, he deeply regretted revealing such private thoughts.
That was only human nature.
If word got out, not only would he lose face, but his family and career would be finished too.
He wanted nothing more than to slap himself a few times.
"Of course."
Adam naturally noticed the shift in Dr. Hebert's mindset and reassured him. "I'm a doctor. I'll give you a physical examination shortly, and all this private information will be protected under a confidentiality agreement."
"Whew."
Dr. Hebert visibly relaxed and said gratefully, "Thank you for understanding, Dr. Duncan."
Then, as though remembering something, he asked nervously, "Will this affect the beneficial bacteria transplant for my wife?"
"That was my main concern, and the main reason I asked you about it."
Adam buried his gossip-loving heart deep down and gave the professional answer of a professional doctor. "We'll need the examination results to know for certain."
"Damn it!"
Dr. Hebert's face went pale.
Without waiting for his wife to admit fault, he obediently followed Adam for the examination.
"The transplant can be performed."
Adam gave the final result.
"Thank God!"
Dr. Hebert cried out. "Otherwise, I'd never forgive myself, and my daughter would never forgive me either."
"It won't affect the transplant."
Adam reminded him, "But the examination shows that your liver and kidney functions have both suffered some degree of damage..."
"Have I been poisoned?"
Dr. Hebert cut in, looking stunned.
"More or less."
Adam nodded. "Except you poisoned yourself."
"You mean..."
Only then did Dr. Hebert understand, and he said awkwardly.
"That's right."
Adam explained, "Every medicine has some toxicity. Excessive use of energy-boosting medication can damage the