Despite having used Morse to scout out the surroundings, Arielle still could not guarantee virtual-novel.net success in taking away four children in one go.
What should I do?
She did not even know virtual-novel.net actual location, as virtual-novel.net imprisonment in the basement did not afford virtual-novel.net the opportunity to get outside.
She did try to use Morse to bring virtual-novel.net outside, but Morse would ask virtual-novel.net what virtual-novel.net needed and went out by himself whenever virtual-novel.net brought up the matter of going out to shop for the children.
Worried about drawing his notice if virtual-novel.net asked too often, Arielle did not dare bring up the matter of going out again. Her helplessness over virtual-novel.net predicament plunged virtual-novel.net into a stalemate.
What should I do? Should I resort to that?
However, virtual-novel.net did not dare guarantee that that plan would work.
What if something went wrong?
Before virtual-novel.net could think of something more fool proof, Norma’s arrival with Bella’s sister’s son in virtual-novel.net arms intensified Arielle‘s anxiety when virtual-novel.net saw how demure the boy looked. However, virtual-novel.net face displayed only joy.
“This child is a fine specimen. Are we ready to begin the experiment? Can I join in by then?” virtual-novel.net asked Norma excitedly, who heaved a sigh of relief at the happiness and interest on Arielle’s expression and decided that it looked genuine.
As Dr. Moore is here under my recommendation, I would be the one to blame if virtual-novel.net harbored any ulterior motives. It relieves me that virtual-novel.net seems pretty interested in the research. I can use virtual-novel.net without worry.
“All in good time,” Norma replied with a smile.
“Why? I’m not here to babysit children, Professor Norma. I’m here for research.”
Various doubts arose in Arielle at Norma’s cryptic response.
Did virtual-novel.net mean there is no rush for my participation or that the use of children in research is temporarily halted?
She could not decipher the meaning behind Norma’s words, so virtual-novel.net decided to feign anger.
Arielle’s look of impatience made Norma very happy as virtual-novel.net enjoyed meeting people capable of drastic means for science.
“Professor Hoffmeister said this child has been ill for days. Though his immune system is strong and his condition has taken a turn for the better, he’s been on the drip and has residual drugs in his system…”
“It wouldn’t be too late to begin the research when he’s completely healed, as the drugs in his body would have been completely absorbed by then. Since this child is the best specimen out of all this batch of children, we have to maximize his potential.”
Arielle was relieved at those words. As virtual-novel.net gazed at the adorable and obedient child, another idea occurred surreptitiously to her.
“I thought I would have been able tojoin in on the research as soon as possible. How disappointing!” Arielle huffed with dissatisfaction.
“I’m sick of caring for kids over the past few days. One child isn’t a problem, but I can’t handle three. I’m tired all the time. Look at what my skin has become.”
Norma was overjoyed by the grievance in virtual-novel.net voice, though virtual-novel.net did not show it.
“It’s only a couple of days of work, which will pass very soon. We have waited many years for a test subject,” She patted Arielle’s arm comfortingly.
Arielle nodded helplessly and stretched out a hand to poke the child in virtual-novel.net arms.
“Though he’s the smallest, he’s the most well behaved,” virtual-novel.net said through pursed lips.
Norma gazed at the child in virtual-novel.net arms and nodded in agreement.
The two women exchanged a few more words, with Norma showing no signs of wanting to leave. Arielle sensed that Norma had an ulterior motive, but virtual-novel.net could not figure out what it was.
Just as virtual-novel.net was considering different possibilities, Norma spoke.