The more Ariana contemplated this, the more profound her sorrow grew, weighing heavily upon her heart.

She should have noticed earlier, and she should have remained by Theodore's side, providing him with companionship during this challenging time.

Ariana found herself completely consumed by feelings of remorse, only snapping back to reality when Mitchel called her name twice.

“Sorry, I was Lost in thought," Ariana apologized, her head lowered.

Mitchel didn't mind and simply replied, “Actually, the mental side effects are not a major concern. They will fade away once complete withdrawal from the medication is achieved. The real issue lies in the combination of cyproheptadine II and cyproheptadine III sedatives, which can accelerate the development and onset of numerous dormant diseases."

Upon hearing this, Ariana's heart tightened immediately, and she nervously asked, "What does that mean?"

Could it be that Theodore's body would also experience complications due to this medication?

Worrisome thoughts flooded Ariana's mind, causing her to feel a sense of fear as a cold sweat unknowingly broke out.

“If the patient is in good health, there should be no issues," Mitchel explained briefly.

"But if the patient has a benign tumor, taking this medication could accelerate its transformation into a malignant one.

The same applies to other underlying conditions. One should always consider the patient's health when using this medication."

Ariana immediately pondered whether Theodore's body harbored any other problems, although she couldn't be entirely certain, which only added to the chaos of her emotions.

“Dr. Chadwick, I am truly grateful for all your assistance. If there is ever anything I can do to help in the future, please let me know, and I'll do my utmost." Ariana suppressed her tumultuous emotions and conveyed her gratitude to Mitchel.

Mitchel, however, simply waved his hand indifferently and replied, "No need. I agreed to assist you because I am also intrigued by this matter. Neurology happens to be my area of expertise, and these medications possess research value as well."

"Neurology?" Ariana was slightly taken aback. She had always assumed his specialty lay in orthopedics or surgery, considering he had been her attending physician for quite some time.

"Indeed," Mitchel nodded.

"I hail from Ivebridge originally. I came to Eleymond this time for a treatment project concerning a rare genetic brain disorder. Presently, I am engaged in researching surgical strategies. This particular ailment is highly unique, with no documented cases before, so in order to enhance the success rate, I need to gather similar cases from hospitals across various locations. The hospitals in Eleymond serve as the final stop in my plan."

As Ariana listened to Mitchel, she found herself awestruck. Her understanding and admiration for his profession as a doctor had reached new heights.

Being a doctor wasn't just demanding, with virtually no holidays throughout the year, but surgeries alone could last for several hours.

Doctors often had to work overtime in the dead of night to save lives.