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Her entire mental state had regressed over two decades.

Connor gazed at her, pulling her up from the ground with a swift motion. His voice was the epitome of gentleness. "Katherine, don't be afraid. It's me, your big brother. I've come to save you." Tears streaked Katherine's face as she stared at him. Her once delicate features were now marred by a sudden ferocity.

She opened her mouth and bit down hard on Connor's shoulder. She bit with all her might.

Connor gasped in pain.

The bodyguard moved to intervene but was stopped by Connor, who, instead, wanted to see whether the fire had awakened Katherine or driven her mad.

Katherine nearly bit off a piece of flesh from Connor's shoulder. Only when she ran out of strength did she finally release her grip. And then she fainted in Connor's arms.

He watched her dirt-streaked face, his eyes reflecting a complex emotion.

Connor asked in a deep voice, "How's the old man?"

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significantly. She's been subjected to a severe mental shock. I've told you before. This method is akin to a breakdown therapy; if not handled properly, it could lead to a dead end. In the best-case scenario, she might end up in a state of mental deficiency; in the worst case, as we've just

slightly as he watched Katherine, who lay unconscious on

in a grave voice, "Is there

The tests we've just conducted are the most advanced in the country. We even used

Connor's heart finally settled. "Alright, I understand. You may

slowly wheeled himself

caressed her cheek. In a husky voice, he

were several instances where she nearly

down his guard

the news, Brodie froze. The day

his mother in that state, he broke down in tears. Katherine