The library in Lucas’s mansion had become Desi’s haven, a quiet refuge where she could immerse herself in work. Surrounded by towering shelves of leather-bound books, she sat beneath the warm glow of a desk lamp. The silence broken only by the soft rustling of papers and the steady clicking of her laptop’s keyboard.
For days, Desi had combed through countless medical journals and experimental drug trials. The rejection from Lucas had only fueled her determination to prove her worth by helping Lily. Her eyes flickered across the screen, stopping at a trial that piqued her interest.
A promising new drug. Experimental, yes, but tailored for disorders similar to Lily’s. Desi’s heart pounded as she scanned the information, then the full report. The more she read, the more convinced she became
