Chapter 1289

"Consuming this tea for an extended period of time could harm the nervous system and cause dementia," Jared said.

"I checked its dosage. It's no small amount," he added. "My guess is that a person would suffer from dementia just by consuming this tea for two weeks or so."

A shiver ran up Caroline's spine. "You're saying that I'd get dementia if I drank this for half a month?"

"That is correct. That was why I asked you if your friend really gave you this. But…" Jared paused to look at the directions on the printing before continuing, "The directions are in Sarcozian only. Maybe your friend couldn't read it."

He added, "Oh right! Have you started drinking it?"

"I…" Caroline couldn't continue because her mind was all jumbled up now.

Corrine had grown up overseas. It'd be impossible for her to be illiterate in Sarcozian when it was an international language.

There was only one explanation—Corrine knew full well what the tea was for, and it was why she bought it and gave it to