Chapter 1394: Chapter 1394: Outburst
Ye Lu was startled. The way he looked right now—it seemed like he was suffering from some strange illness, but also... Her face turned pale, and an inexplicable thought came to mind, a possibility she had seen in television dramas before.
But she didn’t dare to think of it. She couldn’t believe that such a symptom could be related to him in any way.
She instinctively supported him and, seeing how much he was suffering, hurriedly leaned close to his ear and asked urgently, "What’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell anywhere?"
Third Young Master Jun turned his head slightly. His eyes couldn’t focus at all, and his hand was spasming uncontrollably, gripping her arm so tightly it hurt.
"Powder... I need powder..." His voice was hoarse and trembling.
Ye Lu’s entire body shuddered, her face turning as pale as a sheet. She almost couldn’t stand. She thought she was mishearing him, but the trembling of his lips, that fractured sound that drilled into her ears—it was so real.
If she still couldn’t figure out what was happening to him, she’d truly be an idiot.
He... was experiencing drug withdrawal.
How could this be? She remembered that when they were fleeing together in the primeval forest, he had used morphine to relieve pain. But she had believed a man like him would never become addicted, that he would certainly quit.
Every time she saw him afterward, he seemed fine.
She had thought that was all in the past.
But looking at him now, every sign screamed of deep addiction withdrawal. How could he have fallen to this state!
Ye Lu felt both anguish and worry. What’s worse, they were in a public setting. She couldn’t let anyone find out, or the damage to his reputation—and even hers—would be utterly catastrophic.
Already, some guests were casting curious glances their way.
Ye Lu forced herself to calm down, pulling Third Young Master Jun close to her and shielding his face. Her eyes darted about frantically, trying to summon a waiter to help her carry Third Young Master Jun upstairs.
But on second thought, that wouldn’t work either. If the waiters caught wind of this and leaked the information, there’d be even bigger trouble.
As anxiety consumed her, Ye Yuan rushed over, looking at Third Young Master Jun with shock. "What’s wrong with him?"
Ye Lu had just started to explain but froze when she heard Third Young Master Jun whisper Ji Mo’s name.
Ye Lu was visibly shaken. She quickly told Ye Yuan to fetch Ji Mo—someone she trusted completely.
Ji Mo arrived promptly. Seeing Third Young Master Jun’s symptoms, he immediately understood the situation. Though surprised, his experience with countless crises allowed him to mask it quickly, maintaining an air of composure as he calmly instructed, "Take him upstairs immediately."
The two of them helped Third Young Master Jun up to a lounge on the upper floor. Along the way, Ye Lu faced stares of astonishment but skillfully feigned nonchalance, offering a simple explanation: he wasn’t feeling well.
Inside the lounge, they placed Third Young Master Jun on the bed. He was drenched in sweat now, unable to suppress his discomfort as he groaned, struggled, and cried out in agony.
Ye Lu’s face had gone ghostly pale. She was now one hundred percent certain—he was experiencing drug withdrawal.
She staggered backward and turned to see Ye Yuan staring in shock at Third Young Master Jun writhing on the bed. Her expression became even darker as she shouted at him: "Get out, Ye Yuan! Leave immediately!"
Her voice was sharp and losing control; her emotions were stretched taut to the breaking point.
The suddenness of the situation had her strung tighter than the most tense of violin strings.
Ye Yuan’s small face went pale. Mommy had never yelled at him so harshly before.
"Yuanyuan, step outside for now," Ji Mo said gently, turning around. He understood that Ye Lu simply didn’t want Ye Yuan to witness Third Young Master Jun in this state.
A young child seeing his father suffering the hideous symptoms of drug withdrawal would undoubtedly be traumatized, leaving scars for life.
