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.

request, “During the hypnosis, I must be within the boundaries of the Hushe

nodded and

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

start now.”

Olivia followed Ernesto to his residence in the Hushe Republic. Ernesto raised an eyebrow, 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

leaned back in a chair and

in a small village, her head throbbing as if it might split

even more bizarre was her complete lack of memory; she

heard a rapid, heavy knock on the door from

accent called out, “Olivia, you lazy girl, get up and cook.

back soon.”

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 studying in

returning for summer vacation, and Olivia needed to prepare

her memory returned, Olivia

house adjacent to the Taylor family’s residence, Gillian sat by the window, staring

couch, playing with an orange in one hand, and

you looking at?”

the craziness and resentment simmering

in Olivia’s shadow, with everyone openly favoring Olivia. It didn’t matter how hard Gillian worked, how dutiful she was to her grandfather, or how diligently she

this upon herself by walking the path she

truly understand

Olivia would fare

would grapple with

beautiful, college–bound younger sister, while they

believe that Olivia could

residence, Olivia wrestled with ill–fitting attire. Her clothes were incongruent, her pants came up short, and her shoes felt oppressively

come

The air grew tense as her mother, Megan, entered. Megan’s expression was marred by annoyance, and her tone was curt. “What’s taking you so long? Why haven’t you started preparing the meal? Your sister is

sporting an innocent tone, replied while maintaining a modicum of grace, “My shoes are incredibly tight, and I

the potential dire consequences of ill–fitting footwear. Her message was

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