Lauren let out a giggle. "Dr. Lloyd, you practically scared Troy half to death."

Andrew shook his head. "I wasn't just trying to scare him. There's genuinely a faint odor of decay on him. It's not as strong as Ruby's, but it's there, which means he's already infected with something."

Lauren looked stunned. "You think that horny fool might actually have HIV?"

Andrew chuckled lightly. "HIV is terrifying, but its spread is relatively well-controlled these days. As for Troy, we'll need a hospi