Just over an hour later, Ray stepped out of the villa.

A wave of relief washed over him. All the side effects had finally subsided.

He smiled faintly and returned to the villa where Celine was staying. By now, the sky was just beginning to lighten. A long day had finally come to an end.

Checking on Celine, he saw that her fever still burned high, showing no signs of easing. Around ten o'clock, she regained consciousness, and Ray fed her some porridge, milk, and a few pieces of fruit. Food was