dr-robert420

A Breakthrough The rest of the week passed in a blur for Maria. Her life became a cycle of research, testing, and theorizing, with only brief interruptions for basic necessities like food, sleep, and the occasional shower. Every spare moment was spent hunched over her laptop, running calculations, or carefully examining samples of the Swole-Tec powder using the borrowed lab equipment. If she wasn’t actively researching, she was pushing her body even further—dropping to the floor for a few thousand push-ups or casually curling the heaviest things in the room just to keep herself sharp. Physical exertion seemed to help her process information, and considering the circumstances, she had plenty to think about. Andrew had been a constant presence throughout the week, playing the role of lab assistant just as he had when they worked together in the past. Every evening after work, he would drive straight to Maria’s house, knock on the garage door, and step into their DIY laboratory. His