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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?"

has worsened, and he's been taken to

on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels

made a diagnosis. "Mr. Connor, Ms. Katherine's condition has worsened 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

watched Katherine, who lay unconscious on the bed. His hands

a grave voice, "Is there a

"Mr. Connor, that possibility is almost non-existent. The tests we've just conducted are the most advanced in the country. We even used lie detector. These devices

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

wheeled

husky voice, he said, "Katherine, no matter what you

Katherine's condition deteriorated significantly. There were several instances where she nearly jumped off

down his guard and called

news, Brodie froze. The day he feared had finally

rushed to the villa, and upon seeing his mother in that state, he broke down in tears. Katherine was holding a doll, kissing it while calling