Madeline thought about the expression in Shirley’s eyes. Shirley had not seemed like someone who was delirious. Her gaze had been firm, and it had been evidently signaling for Madeline to leave Gray Villa as soon as possible.

In hindsight, Shirley had pretended to be scared at that moment so she could manipulate Carter, creating a smooth exit for Madeline.

"Jeremy, is it possible that the effects of AXP69's anti-toxoid test reagent differ between when it's ingested and when it's injected?" The