Chapter 112

　　At that moment, Peter sat on the opposite end of the couch, shaking a pocket watch in his hand, a faint ringing sound resonating through the living room. "Emily, please open your eyes," he intoned hypnotically. 　　Peter's mesmerizing voice echoed repeatedly, and eventually, the woman on the couch slowly complied, opening her eyes. 　　Her gaze was vacant, clearly indicating she had succumbed to hypnosis. 　　"Emily, do you recall what transpired after you awoke?" 　　"I woke up in the hospital; I don't remember anything," she replied. 　　Peter pressed on, "In your mind, is there someone you must see?" 　　The woman, initially staring blankly, suddenly exhibited a hint of sadness in her eyes. Her scarlet lips trembled as she spoke, "My child..." 　　Derek intervened, gesturing for attention. Peter promptly closed his pocket watch, and Emily's eyes shut as she lapsed into unconsciousness once more. 　　"Mr. Scott," Peter spoke with a solemn gaze, "she seems to have experienced an incident resulting