Shawn sat in the back seat, raising his hand to rub his temples. This time, he did not bring Fiona to the hospital and had the driver wait at the entrance while he went in alone.

"Mr. Wood, is your throat still bothering you?" the doctor greeted him politely.

"Yes, I've been coughing up blood."

"Has the medication not been effective?"

Shawn replied, "The coughing is less frequent, and my throat isn't as itchy, but there are still symptoms."

The doctor thought for a moment. "Shall we continu