Chapter 243

For Ernesto, the book wasn’t particularly important; it was merely a family heirloom, making it somewhat precious.

So, when Olivia expressed interest in it, he agreed without hesitation.

“Alright, you set a time, and once the hypnosis is done, I’ll give you the book,” he said, a hint of curiosity in his eyes.

Olivia responded, “Give me the book first.”

Ernesto tapped his fingers on the table and nodded. “Sure, you set the time.”

Olivia suggested, “Let’s do it after the International Medical Association conference.” Olivia walked into the study, picking up a book on psychology.

Athene, her companion, expressed concern, “Olivia, are you sure about undergoing hypnosis? Ernesto is quite skilled.”

Upon learning of Olivia’s visit to Mala, Athene had flown in from Gorshire the same day. “What if… what if he has ill intentions? What will you do?” Athene was deeply worried. Contemporary medical hypnosis was primarily used for psychological therapy, aiding in comforting

simple

patients or unlocking their emotional knots. However, Ernesto was unlikely to employ comforting

methods on Olivia.

A powerful hypnotist like Ernesto could hypnotize a person into another person. He could even make the hypnotized person commit suicide without anyone knowing through constant hints.

Athene sat beside Olivia. “Olivia, what if he has bad intentions?”

Olivia turned a page as she reassured her, “Don’t worry; I won’t go into this unprepared.”

Athene looked up, puzzled.

Olivia scratched her nose and smiled. “Silly girl, someone will protect me in the dark. If I really encounter danger, they will protect me.”

Athene nodded. “That’s good.”

The conference at the International Medical Association concluded swiftly.

“During the hypnosis, I must be within the

and said,

created in the Hushe Republic. After receiving the book, Olivia briefly flipped through a few pages and then looked up,

start now.”

concerned, “Aren’t you going to prepare anything before we start? After the hypnosis, you might not be able to handle your work normally for a while.” Olivia appeared calm and replied,

and said in a deep

village, her head throbbing as

her complete lack of memory; she couldn’t

a rapid, heavy knock on

voice with a strong accent called out, “Olivia, you lazy girl, get up and cook.

back soon.”

seemed to be a hand tearing through the fog, instantly clarifying

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of six, with a hardworking father, a nagging and biased mother, siblings running a business in town, and a sister

and

memory returned, Olivia hurriedly

Taylor family’s

an orange in one hand,

are you looking

craziness and resentment simmering beneath her

openly favoring Olivia. It didn’t matter how hard Gillian worked, how dutiful she

that she had brought this upon herself by walking

truly understand her or her

circumstances, Olivia would

would grapple with the ensuing

intelligent, beautiful, college–bound younger sister, while

couldn’t believe that Olivia could maintain her

residence, Olivia wrestled with ill–fitting attire. Her clothes were incongruent,

this come to pass?

offered a more accommodating fit. The air grew tense as her mother, Megan, entered. Megan’s expression was marred by annoyance, and

replied while maintaining a modicum of grace, “My shoes are incredibly tight,

admonished her daughter to endure the discomfort, warning of the potential dire consequences of ill–fitting footwear. Her message was clear, the imminent arrival of Olivia’s sister held greater importance than any of

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