Chapter 439

Taking advantage of Kai’s momentary distraction while answering the phone, Lana hurriedly adjusted her skirt in humiliation. Her eyes welled up with tears as she pushed him away and fled the office.

Kai’s gaze followed Lana as she left. He walked to the desk, took a cigarette, and lit it. He attempted to soothe his inner turmoil. “Depends on the situation. Treatment usually involves medication and psychotherapy, but it mostly depends on the patient. If she can’t get through it herself, no matter how many pills she takes or how much therapy she undergoes, it won’t help. So, have you become soft-hearted?”

Kai laughed heartlessly. Without getting any response, he continued to mock Zach with reckless laughter. “I knew this day would come. Zach, don’t forget your purpose! Do you think you can back out now? You’ve been drugging Madelyn for twelve years. Even if you treat her well now, she won’t forgive you. Do I need to remind you of everything you’ve done to her? Once you release the bowstring, there’s no turning back. In fact, if you try to treat her differently now, she might retaliate instead.”

hanging up the phone, Zach had already reached the door of Madelyn’s room. He raised his hand and

nothing except

with a pencil sketch of a woman’s silhouette. She was wearing a dress, graceful and elegant, but without any distinct facial

mother’s voice. It was as if she could see a faint glimmer, and a woman sat

She knelt forward, looking up, tears streaming down her face.

you too, but I can’t take you away yet. Maddie, you’re still young. There’s a long road ahead of you. Besides, you still have unfulfilled wishes, right? You’ve always been brave, overcoming

extended her hand cautiously. She dared not to touch anything before her, fearing it might all be an illusion that would vanish upon

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