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

nodded and

Republic. After receiving the book, Olivia briefly flipped through a few pages

start now.”

prepare anything before we start? After the hypnosis, you might not be able to handle your work normally for a while.”

and said in a deep

woke up in a small village, her head

her complete lack of memory; she couldn’t recall

a rapid, heavy knock on the door from

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

back soon.”

hand tearing through

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

and Olivia needed to prepare lunch

returned,

beautiful three–story house adjacent to the Taylor family’s residence, Gillian

an orange in one hand, and supporting his

looking at?”

craziness and

Gillian worked, how dutiful she

she had brought this upon herself by walking the path she

understand her or her

circumstances, Olivia would fare better than her, perhaps even

would grapple with the

college–bound younger sister, while they all ignored her, belittled her, and looked down upon

that Olivia could maintain her composure amidst

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

come to pass?

in search of a pair of shoes that offered a more accommodating fit. The air grew tense as her mother, Megan, entered. Megan’s expression was

a modicum of grace, “My shoes are incredibly tight, and I thought about switching

the discomfort, warning of the potential dire consequences of ill–fitting footwear. Her

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