Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You Novel

Chapter 530 As Troy hurried away , his thoughts churned in turmoil .

He told himself that Ruby was no ordinary woman she was the representative of Amberpeak Corporation a business elite , not some streetwalker or barfly .

That image of Ruby , so perfect in every way her explosive figure , sharp intellect , and prestigious position was precisely what had captivated him .

Sleeping with someone like her made him feel like he was on top of the world , better than even Michael .

Lauren watched Troy retreat and then turned to Andrew , her expression playful yet curious .

Dr.

Lloyd , if someone does catch something from sleeping around , what kinds of diseases are we talking about ? Are they as terrifying as people say ? Andrews tone turned serious , his face grim .

Terrifying ? Absolutely .

These diseases can ruin lives .

Common ones include gonorrhea , syphilis , and other infections that cause ulcers or discharge .

But the deadliest , of course , is HIV / AIDS .

In its early stages , the symptoms are often subtle things like premature ejaculation or erectile dysfunction are some of the first signs .

Unfortunately , many people dismiss these symptoms , thinking theyre insignificant .

He continued , his tone weighty .

Thats the dangerous misconception .

Those early signs are the bodys alarm bells , warning you of something much worse .

If left untreated , the consequences are irreversible , and by the time the disease fully manifests , its often too late .

Lauren winced , visibly unsettled .

Ive seen pictures of those diseases online syphilis and stuff .

Ugh , theyre so gross , like nightmares come to life but HIV is the scariest .

Once youre infected , theres no cure , right ? And Ive heard the process of dying from it is agonizing rotting flesh , oozing sores , decaying organs.

On top of that , your family shuns you , and society treats you like an outcast .

I even read about cases where some patients abroad couldnt take the suffering anymore and … well , cut off their parts .

Troy , standing nearby , felt a chill run down his spine .

He audibly gasped , his mind racing as he kept denying the possibility of it happening himself .

However , Andrews words struck a nerve .

The mention of erectile dysfunction as an early symptom hit too close to home .

Recalling his recent issues , Troy felt like a fire had ignited inside him a fire that he could not put out without doing something about it .

Andrew turned his gaze to Troy , his voice calm yet probing .

Mr.

MacAfee , you look a little pale .

Is something wrong ? Troy forced a weak smile .

No … No , of course not .

Mr.

Lloyd , you must be mistaken .

Trying to brush it off , Troy added , Well , Ms.

Rhodes , Mr.

Lloyd, Ill leave you two to your business .

Ive got something I need to take care of .

Yet , Andrew was not done .

He said in a firm tone , Mr.

MacAfee , one last thing .

Troy froze mid step , his breath catching .

What is it ? Andrews expression grew more serious .

As a doctor , need to give you a warning .

Your complexion 1/2 +25 BONUS Chapter 530 and energy levels are severely depleted classic signs of kidney dysfunction .

And more concerning- theres a faint but distinct smell on you , like decaying fish .

That smell is a telltale sign of infection .

Troys face went white .

Youre joking , right ? Andrew dont mess with me like that .

Andrew patted him sympathetically on the shoulder .

You dont have to take my word for it .

Go to the hospital and get checked out .

But Im telling you , Mr.

MacAfee , the odds arent in your favor .

Youve likely caught something .

He added with a sigh , Sneaking around may feel great in the moment , but the suffering that comes afterward ? Believe me , itll stay with you longer than the thrill ever will .

Troys face turned a sickly green , his hands trembling Internally , he screamed , Suffering , my ass , you bastard ! But his panic was undeniable .

Without a word , he bolted , running toward the nearest hospital as fast as his legs could carry him .

Every second felt like a lifetime as his mind spiraled .

He did not want to believe Andrews words , but he could not ignore them either .

Andrew was known for his exceptional medical skills , and if he said something was wrong , there probably was .

The thought of his body rotting , sores spreading , and the humiliation of explaining it all to his wife- Troy felt like his world was crashing down .