Davey's expression hardened. “Since that's the case, I'll grant your wish."

He clapped his hands, and a door swung open, echoing through the room.

Bathed in the bright light, Raegan realized she was in what appeared to be a cold storage room.

Davey was unaffected by the chill, thanks to his specially designed clothing.

A figure clad in black entered, pushing a wheelchair. The bright reflection obscured the seated person's identity.

Davey walked over, took control of the wheelchair, and pushed it closer until the woman seated became clearly visible.

Raegan was struck silent by the sight. Floods of childhood memories washed over her. Memories of her mother singing lullabies to put her to sleep and holding her hand as they bought ice cream crossed her mind.

Despite the passage of time, her mother's face remained remarkably youthful, barely touched by the years.

Raegan's lips trembled, and she finally whispered, "Mom..." Her voice echoed with a deep sorrow, as if they had been separated for centuries.

Casey showed no response to Raegan's call of “Mom.”

Desperate to embrace Casey, Raegan found her legs frozen stiff.

Attempting to move caused her to collapse to her knees. She tried to crawl toward Casey, her vision blurred with tears, repeatedly murmuring, “Mom... Mom..."

Yet, Casey looked on indifferently, as if she didn't recognize her daughter at all.

Just as Raegan neared Casey, Davey cruelly stepped on Raegan's fingers, his expression icy. "See, Casey doesn't care about you at alll"

Raegan noted that Casey didn't even shift her gaze. Something felt profoundly wrong. It appeared Casey had experienced a tremendous shock to end up in such a state.

Davey returned Casey to the attendant in black, cautious not to reveal too much.

Ever since Casey had seen the lifeless body of Jimena, she had been in this condition, unresponsive, motionless, and devoid of expression.

Yet, she continued to eat, functioning mechanically like a robot.

Medical professionals had been unable to pinpoint any illness, attributing her condition to intense shock.

This time, however, it was clear Casey wasn't feigning her state.