-Chapter 94: Sean's Descent into Madness.

Sophia suddenly felt compelling need to know if she resembled

Anna.

She didn't want to suspect that Sean married her, loved her, and treated her so well because of some similarity between her and Anna. But she still needed to know if they were alike.

"Not at all," Aunt Sterling said without hesitation. "You two are polar opposites. You're cheerful, -gentle, and kind; she was cold, sharp, and resentful towards everyone. And you don't look alike at all. You're like an angel; she was like..." Aunt Sterling struggled to find a word to describe Anna.

"She was

a tormenting little devil, but sometimes you Sean appeared at the top of the stairs, yelling at Leo

Leo, are you crazy?!"

"I'm not wearing it! Don't chase me!"

"Just get lost!"

felt sorry

sorry for her."

he descended.

Sean ran downstairs, Leo chasing after him. Downstairs, Leo grabbed him, and they tussled.

Despite his reluctance, Sean was forced to wear a talisman Leo had gotten from a temple.

"May Buddha bless you, ward off evil, and ensure your safety." Leo bowed to the talisman, then tucked it into Sean's shirt, warning him, "Wear it every day, even when sleeping and showering."

Sean kicked him, then beckoned Sophia to go home.

Leo saw them off, continuing his warnings.

Sean wanted to cover his ears. "Leo, please shut up!"

Sophia laughed, leaning against Sean. Their bond was undeniable.

Back home, Sean immediately removed the talisman but carefully placed it in a drawer. I'll put it back on when I see him again to avoid his nagging.

"He's worried about you," Sophia said

"He's crazy; him."

I'm possessed. He's the one

night, Sophia woke up suddenly. Sean wasn't beside

the restaurant, Aunt Sterling had told her to keep a close eye on Sean; he might seem normal, but

on the balcony, wearing only a thin pajama top, leaning against the

cigarette illuminated his sharp, cold face; in the darkness,

or perhaps at nothing

another, as if needing it to survive, unable to stop. He was faking it; he hadn't fully

Seana

finally sighing, quietly stepping back, then calling

times to

here. I'll get you some water!"

water! His voice was hoarse,

living room, Sean had extinguished his cigarette and

a cup of hot water, letting

refusing the cup. He

drinking,

can't sleep without

and lifted her into his arms. Then I'll sleep

"Okay."

into Sean's arms. Looking up, she saw he was still awake. She pursed her lips and kissed his chin. "What's wrong?" he

"Honey..."

"Yes?"

said, her hand reaching inside his

her hand, his

"Why?"

I'm afraid..."

"Afraid of what?"

myself, that

his chin hard. "You won't hurt me. You

he surrendered, pinning her beneath him,

him, refusing to let him get

to go to work,"

today, okay?"

have an important

won't collapse if you miss

kissed her tenderly. "Fine, I won't go to work today. But what do you want me to do?" Sophia thought for a moment, her eyes lighting

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