Yennefer’s eyes were soft, her expression loving. She reached out to caress James’ face. Yennefer’s consciousness was finally back.
“Mom! Mom, are you okay?” James was delighted, assessing Yennefer’s current demeanor. The malicious aura had vanished completely. Yennefer nodded, smiling. “James, I’ve heard all about your secret.”
“Mom, you knew what happened earlier?” James asked, startled by Yennefer’s remark. Did she hear my conversation with ‘Aunt Sheba?”
Yennefer nodded. “Yes, I’ve not only heard your conversation with Sheba, but I also saw it happen. It wasn’t anything like this in the past. Previously, I’ve always felt like I’m locked up in a dark cage, unable to see or hear anything, and there is no way I can escape, no matter how much I wish for it. But this time around, I heard. your voice! I panicked, trying to scratch my way out. Like a mist, the cage poofed and was gone. Even though I could see you, I still couldn’t move! I think it was because your Aunt Sheba knew she was wrong. That was why she released me!”
Jones pushed open the door and walked in after hearing Yennefer’s familiar voice, with Roxanne and Lucian following behind him. Yennefer smiled at them before recounting the details during the period when her sickness acted up.
Without the aid of medicine or any treatment, Yennefer’s consciousness had returned voluntarily this time. Yennefer said calmly, “Jones, James, I can feel Sheba disappearing from my mind. I think I will be fine now.”
She continued, “I’ve lost my mind previously. Maybe it was because we have strong telepathy as twin sisters, so I subconsciously thought of myself as Sheba. I kept thinking that she died a wrongful death. So many years have passed. It’s time I stop thinking that way now. I’m sorry for James, though. He tried his best to heal me all these years. You are the best, my son!” Yennefer consoled them when she noticed the others still looked worried.
She focused her gaze on James, and a happy. smile spread across her face. I can never ask for a better son than James!
“Anyway, you guys can rest well tonight.. Nothing will make me lose my mind anymore.. Sheba made her mistake. It was just a coincidence that she died tragically. Also, never did I pay tribute to her once these years. Let’s head to Xendale together tomorrow so that I can pay my respect to her in our hometown!”
Roxanne and Lucian could leave in peace, knowing that Yennefer had finally unraveled the weight that pressed down against her shoulder and got rid of the wrong mindset in her mind. Jones thanked them profusely when the group returned to the hall.
Lucian directed his words at Jones and Yennefer. “Since Mrs. Lann is all right now, we shall head home. If anything arises again, don’t hesitate to call us!”
Excitement filled James’ face as he walked the couple to the front yard. “Thank you so much, Lucian. Thank you so much, Roxanne! If it weren’t for you two, I would still be running around in circles…”
Roxanne shook her head, smiling lightly. “Please don’t talk about yourself that way. James. You showed us your filial piety as a son too. Mrs. Lann wouldn’t be able to overcome her inner demons if you didn’t put in the effort!”
Lucian merely patted James’ shoulder, saying, “Don’t forget this. You will have to be serious in your job as a CEO after this.”
“No problem. That’s my responsibility!” James grinned. Elias and Sonya pestered Lucian and Roxanne for an update after they arrived at the manor after a trip to the Lann family’s mansion. The couple recounted the story from yesterday night to Elias and Sonya.
They couldn’t help but sigh inwardly. Oh. Mental illness is scary! We didn’t expect Yennefer’s other consciousness to torture her for so many years. Luckily, everything is over now.
Sonya and Elias wanted to visit Yennefer after hearing the story. However, Lucian stopped them, mentioning that the Lann family wanted to head to Xendale. And so, the older couple had no choice but to comply.
