Their enemies had no idea she had managed to save it. And since they were so obsessed with destroying her and her people, she could use that ignorance against them, striking when they least expected it.
For now, she kept this secret from her father, choosing instead to let him assist Malveric in gathering what was needed, all while encouraging Malveric to continue developing the treatment.
In this way, they gained more fallback options. Their enemies might still be several steps ahead, while they drop one scheme after another like bombs, but Addison's only choice now was to keep moving forward and maybe, dismantling each trap or hurling it back at them.
It was the only way to shield her people, and most of all, her babies, from the madness while delivering damage in return. She was no longer the same Addison who once endured bullying in silence. Now, she struck back, equal in force, if not stronger.
