The trick Ashley taught Primo was simple: hold your breath while swallowing, then take a candy right after. As if she had already prepared for this, Ashley took out a candy straight from her pocket and cheered Primo on as he drank his medicine.
"Go, Primo~!"
"You can do it, Mo~!"
"Swallow now, Momo~!"
While her cheers echoed, everyone else remained frozen in place.
Except for Lucian, who had taken a seat beside the bed—with Nolan and the doctor standing nearby—everyone else stayed rooted where they were.
Their eyes were wide, mouths slightly open, all focused on Primo, who had chugged the medicine while pinching his nose.
Once he swallowed, everyone gasped as his throat bobbed.
Then Ashley quickly said,
"Open your mouth!"
Primo obeyed, and she popped a candy inside. As soon as he closed his mouth, he finally breathed out. His brows lifted in surprise when all he could taste was sweetness instead of the bitterness of the medicine.
