Did she just say that she knew a medical research institute, and that they might know someone who could help?

How could she know someone from such an organization? Of course, for Julie, it didn't make any sense at all.

For the past twenty years, Maria had spent most of her life in remote mountainous areas. When did she even have the time and opportunities to be acquainted with high-end scientific research organizations?

“Maria, don't..."

Julie actually wanted to tell Maria that it wasn't the right time to make a joke. After all, this was no Laughing matter.