Clearing her throat, Diana pressed on, her voice steady.
"This is the best method we have, Vivi, unless you can swallow the pill orally. But after that taste, we know that's not an option. The suppository ensures the medicine works without any discomfort." She reached out, grasping her daughter's arm, her smile warm and encouraging. "Cassius has saved your life, and countless others, with his knowledge. His methods have opened doors I never imagine and I trust him, so please me when I say that that this is the path to your recovery."
Vivi's frustration softened, her gaze dropping as she shook her head, her voice quiet but earnest.
"I don't doubt him, Mother." She said, her blush vivid. "I trust Young Master Cassius with my life—I'd follow his lead anywhere."
Her words carried a depth Diana mistook for admiration of his medical prowess, unaware of the secret intimacy binding Vivi to Cassius, their shared moments of passion fueling her unwavering faith.
