Chapter 1739: Rare to Find
Now that their mother had regained consciousness, the children burst into tears. “Mommy, you’re finally awake! We were so scared,” they cried. Even Archie sniffled softly, tears welling in his eyes.
Feeling sorry for them, Roxanne weakly comforted them, “I’m so sorry to have frightened you all, but it was your calls that helped me wake up.” Their cries subsided at her words.
“Did you hear us?” Benny choked out.
Roxanne grinned. “When I heard two crybabies about to cry their lungs out, I pushed myself to wake up. I didn't expect you all to still be crying!”
She had been drifting in and out of consciousness. Though too weak to physically awaken, her mind was already alert. Hearing Benny and Estella’s voices had forced her from her coma. Little did she expect their tears upon opening her eyes; it filled her with guilt. “I’m sorry for worrying you all. I was careless.” Her recklessness had led her into Jack’s trap.
Archie, the first to stop crying, shook his head. “No. It’s the bad guy’s fault, not yours, Mommy! You’re the best doctor in the whole world!” Benny and Estella, still crying, nodded in agreement.
Though accustomed to their compliments, Roxanne felt embarrassed by Peregrine’s presence. “I got lucky this time.”
Before the children could refute her, Peregrine interjected, “The children are right. You’re an amazing doctor. In fact, it’s not an exaggeration to say you’re the best.”
Roxanne was surprised. “You’re too kind, Mr. Lomax. I’m still quite new to the field. With you and Professor Lambert, how could I be considered the best?”
Peregrine’s eyes shone with admiration. “Neutralizing the poison so quickly shows you’re a genius. And you wrote down the prescription despite the poison affecting you. Tell me, which other specialist could do that?”
She's extremely skilled and humble, and she treats everyone kindly. A young woman like this is indeed rare to find!
Peregrine’s praise made Roxanne even more uncomfortable. “I was just lucky enough to guess the antidote’s components at the crucial moment. Besides, producing it was just as difficult. If not for your and Madilyn’s skills, I’d still be in a coma.” She used “guess” to show humility.
Further impressed by her attitude, Peregrine continued, “No wonder Harvey’s kept you hidden. If everyone knew about you, all the old-timers would be scrambling to recruit you!”
Roxanne replied diplomatically, “Professor Lambert’s guidance over the years helped me stay calm at that crucial moment.”
The smile on Peregrine’s face widened. “You have incredible talent.” He turned to Archie. “Your children also impressed me; each one is remarkably intelligent. If he hadn’t helped me find the necessary herbs, I wouldn’t have made it in time.”
Roxanne beamed with pride, giving her children a loving look.