Chapter 49
Hugh had been searching for Bebe all night. Just now. the people he sent out finally reported back, saying they spotted a black dog identical to Bebe near the gates of Sogin High
He immediately drove to Sogin High School, and as soon as he arrived, he saw his dog being obediently trained by a girl in a school uniform. She had Bebe sitting, standing, and even spinning in circles on command.
eris act
What infuriated him the most was that his precious dog–practically his lifeline–was being treated like a circus
by this girl.
Fuming, Hugh stormed over, his teeth clenched in anger. “Hey, you dog thief? Do you think it’s fun to treat my dog like this?”
Startled by his voice, Simone turned around, and both of them froze. “It’s you?” Hugh asked, surprised.
Simone was wearing her school uniform today, looking like the perfect girl–next–door. Hugh couldn’t help but glance at her a few more times before snapping back to reality. “How did you steal Bebe! he demanded.
Simone frowned slightly, “Steal? Your dog practically begged to follow me
Hugh found this hard to believe and immediately shook his head. “Impossible. Bebe is usually very aloof and never pays attention to strangers, let alone follow them”
He wasn’t lying. Bebe was indeed indifferent to strangers and would even bark at them to scare them off. Then again, it didn’t pay much attention to him either.
Simone ignored his protests and instead looked down at Bebe. Tell him yourself. If you followed me on your own, bark twice.”
Hugh chuckled, finding her words ridiculous. “You seriously think it gets what you’re saying!”
But before he could finish his thought, Rebe suddenly barked twice
“What the hell is going on? Hugh was utterly dumbfounded. Did Bebe just grow a brain?‘ he thought.
“Here, take your dog Simone shoved the leash into his hand without even glancing at him, then turned and walked off like she couldn’t care less
Before Hugh could process what had just happened, Bebe broke free from the leash and ran after Simone. She had barely taken a few steps when Bebe latched onto her pant leg like it was never letting go
“Let go, Simone said, exasperated. “What was wrong with this dog? It was just as crazy as its owner, she thought
Shrugging helplessly, Simone glanced back at Hugh. “Seet Your dog’s the one obsessed with me. Don’t blame me for that.
Hugh stated at the scene in front of him, torn between laughter and frustration. His dog, which barely tolerated him on a good day, was now acting like Sunone was its long–lost soulmate.
“Bebe, come here!” Hugh shouted, his frustration evident, but the dog didn’t even twitch,
“I said, get over here” He growled, his teeth clenched so tightly it seemed they might crack, yet Bebe remained completely still.
Simone watched the scene unfold, her expression a mix of surprise and disbelief. “Are you sure this is your dog?” she asked. It was the first time slie’d ever seen a dog so blatantly ignored its owner.
“Of course itu!” H
Π “Hugh snapped, glaring at liebe with a mix of anger and helplessness.
Simone, meanwhile, wasn’t exactly thrilled either. Bebe had latched onto her panti
nt leg, and she crouched down to tug it free from the dog’s mouth.
“Let go,” she said homly. The moment the words left her lips, Bebe obediently released its grip
Hugh was so stunned he could barely forn a sentence. “What did you do to Beber Why does it listen to you like that he demanded, his voice tinged with disbelief. After all be was supposed to be the owner bere
“I have no idea,” Simone replied with a sling, her expression completely innocent. She then looped the leash back around Bebe’s neck and handed
i to Hugh
does, I might just see how it tastes,” she said, her t
growing colder with each word.
“Hold onto it properly. Don’t let it bother me again. If it de
“Damn this girl Hugh thought, gripping the leash tightly to keep the dog from following her. But Bebe was anything but cooperative, barking persistently in the direction Samone lud walked off.
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“Shot oqs you ungrateful nail Do you even know whos your teal owner is?” Hugli scolded, grabbing the dog’s inout. onearth did she give you to muke yo
Once the barking finally steppeid. Hugh
Municking her gestures, he tried to command hebe.
“Nit,” he said, waving his hand like she did
Bebe didn’t even blink.
“spin”
spin be tried again, his voice rising in desperation
conly met you once! What
and plopped down on the got where Simone had been sitting earlier.
“Vinbelievable! You trailorosis munt?” Thigh groaned, throwing his hands up in defeat.
Simone brought sip hipnosis therapy, Cyrus reached out to George.
At first, George was reluctant, repeatedly declining the appointment. But the moment Cyrus casually mentioned Simone’s name, George’s attitude shifted dramatically, as if flipping a switch, and he quickly agreed to meet
George happened to be in sogan recently, so they arranged to meet at his office there. Knowing Simone had referred Cyrus, George clearly took the matter serously, even clearing his entire afternoon schedule for him.
George extended his hand with a polite sinile. “Mr. Irwin, good to meet you.”
Likewise, Mr. Ludwig Cyrus replied, shaking his hand firmly.
George studieil Cyrus for a moment before bringing up Simone. “Since Simone introduced you, you must be someone important to her.” Cyno responded evenly. “And y
[your
must be someone she trusts deeply,” After all, not many people are willing to work with a hypnotist.
Neither man was particularly talkative, so after a brief exclunge of pleasantries, Cyrus got straight to the point, explaining his situation. George listened intently and his expression had turned serious,
“This is unusual,” George admitted, has toute more somber. Tve never e hypnosis and ser liom it goes.”
encountered a case quite like yours. Let’s start with a few sessions of deep
“Understood” Cyrus li
had been grappling with this for years. Since medical explanations had failed him, it was likely a psychological issue.
“Mr. Irwin, please lie down here,” George instructed, gesturing to the recliner. Cyrus complied without hesitation.
“Tut these on,” “Grurge said, placing a a pair of headphones over Cyrus’s ears,
“Now, foon on tits clock Let yourself relax, but by bit. Picture yourself in a vast, endless grassland. It’s just you and your daughter there. She keeps calling you daddy, and the two of you are incredibly happy.”
Cyrus s
vision blurred as he closed his eyes, surrendering to the image of the boundless grassland George described
In this serene place, sinone looked at him with pure, unguarded ailection–so different from the wary, distant gaze she had in reality, She kept calling him daddy, her voice filled with joy, as if he were the most important person in her world
For the first time in years, Cyris tek a profound sense of peace, as though a heavy weight had been lifted from his chest. But just savor the moment, the scene shifted abruptly
as he began to
nigh
