Lilah nodded, following Cyrus's instructions to implant suggestions into Brenda's mind, making them believe they had already seen Gerard and that his condition wasn't too dire.

After completing these tasks, she escorted the two to their bedroom for a good night's sleep.

The next morning, Joselyn returned with Lillie.

In just a few days, Joselyn's demeanor had become harsher, her face less gentle than usual.

It was the first time Lilah saw her treat Lillie so roughly, pushing her onto the sofa and asking coldly, "What will it take for you to hand over the antidote? You've let me down profoundly!"Lillie was terrified, her face pale with tears streaming down, "I don't know what you're talking about, Mom.

I didn't do anything. Those things I said were just out of anger. I only planned to ignore you for a month, to make you feel the pain of losing me. I didn't do anything else, why won't you believe me?"

Her tearful plea seemed genuine.

Catching sight of Lilah standing nearby, Lillie rushed to her, crying, "Did you say something to my mom? I didn't do it this time. Why are you accusing me? It's you who didn't manage Gerard well!"

She longed for Gerard's heart, and every time she saw that handsome man, her heart couldn't help but flutter.

But now, with her beloved mother almost taken away by someone else, she couldn't even think about men.

"Still being stubborn!" Joselyn's eyes were full of disappointment as she slapped Lillie hard, leaving a red mark on her face. Lillie was shocked, a trace of blood appearing at the corner of her mouth.

"You... you hit me?" she asked in disbelief. In all her life, Joselyn had never laid a hand on her, nor even spoken harshly.

Joselyn was equally heartbroken, but if she hesitated now, this child would truly be lost.

"I did hit you, Lillie. This is your last chance. Hand over the antidote!" Joselyn spoke coldly, “Otherwise, our relationship will be over!"

"No!" Lillie's face turned ashen, tears streaming down as she shook her head, murmuring, "I didn't do it, it wasn't me... "

Even Lilah began to doubt if they were mistaken.

Perhaps this time, it really wasn't Lillie's doing.

It had to be related to Melvin.

Joselyn didn't bother with Lillie, leaving to call Melvin, who was in an important meeting and could only text her that he was busy.

Joselyn didn't wait a moment, immediately texting him about the recent events. Unexpectedly, Melvin called back within minutes, saying he'd return right away.

By this point, Gerard's situation was dire. He burst out of his room, shouting for Lillie.

It was as if he had lost his mind.

Cyrus had warned that those with the strongest will, who fought hardest against hypnosis, were the ones most likely to lose their sanity. Gerard was now on the brink of losing himself, teetering on the edge of a deep abyss.

"Ha, who would have thought you'd fall so low?" Lillie sneered from a corner of the living room.