Chapter 942 942: Will Jay Dislike Me?



Lilith was tightly clutched by Jay, cradled in his arms. She appeared disheveled and in a state of turmoil, viciously biting down on Jay's shoulder. Her complexion was ghastly pale, devoid of any trace of blood. 

Meanwhile, Jay's shoulder bleeds, staining her teeth.

Nevertheless, Jay continued to hold onto her tightly, refusing to let her go.

William looked at this scene with horror, and the whole person looked like a mollusk that had been pulled away from the backbone.

Mary's heart filled with anxiety as she witnessed the sight. After all, it was her son who was injured, and her instinct was to rush forward and intervene. However, before she could take a step, Steven reached out and gently pulled her back, signaling for her to refrain from getting involved.

Irish's eyes widened as a chilling sensation washed over her, contrasting with the heat outside.

Despite the sweltering weather, she couldn't shake off the coldness enveloping her.

Attempting to take a step forward, she found her feet inexplicably rooted to the ground, refusing to budge. Her vision focused intently on Lilith, who trembled uncontrollably, her fingers yearning to sink into Jay's flesh.

Irish couldn't fathom the repercussions if Cassie and Roy were to witness this unsettling scene. She knew, without a doubt, that it would push her to the brink of insanity.

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Irish found herself waking up from the dream multiple times.

But in these dreams, there was no longer a little boy, Adam falling off a cliff, nor her running along a never-ending lane. Instead, her dreams were plagued by recurring images of Lilith viciously biting Jay.

In her dreams, Lilith appeared consumed by madness.

Dreaming that Lilith was desperate to take drugs.

Irish continued to have dreams where Lilith's once adorable and vibrant face transformed into a gaunt and emaciated visage.

In these haunting dreams, Irish witnessed Lilith holding a knife, uttering heartbreaking words like, "Sister, I can't bear it anymore. The pain is unbearable. I can't go on." And then, the knife would plunge into her artery, causing a torrent of blood to flow.

Each time Irish woke up from these nightmares, she would raise her hands to wipe away the tears that streamed down her cheeks.

The reality of Lilith's drug addiction had been confirmed.

The drug traffickers punished Jay in the most vicious way.

On the second day of Lilith's hospitalization in New York, the day she regained consciousness, Jay received an unexpected phone call from a drug dealer. The caller revealed that Lilith had unknowingly become a test subject for a newly developed drug belonging to the methamphetamine category. The drug was designed to be highly potent and addictive, making it extremely challenging to quit once exposed. The drug dealer explained that this act of revenge was meant to inflict on Jay the same suffering he had inflicted on others during his career in drug control. It was intended to demonstrate the agonizing consequences of seeing someone he deeply cared about fall victim to drug addiction.

The drug dealers had a simple objective in mind. They wanted Jay to witness the devastating effects of Lilith's drug addiction. They knew that if Jay were hesitant to intervene, he would inadvertently allow Lilith to continue taking drugs, thereby making him feel culpable and responsible for her deteriorating condition.

In the case of severe drug addiction, sometimes the only effective approach is to employ forceful measures to enforce anti-addiction procedures.

Indeed, this situation posed a significant challenge for Jay, as the person he needed to intervene with was Lilith herself. Given their personal connection, it made the task even more difficult.

Lilith had been taken home by Kelly, who explicitly forbade Jay from approaching her.

In Kelly's eyes, Jay was seen as the direct cause of the current situation, making her staunchly opposed to allowing him to come near Lilith. She believed that Jay's presence would only bring further harm and pain to Lilith. Thus, she was determined to protect Lilith from any potential harm by keeping Jay at a distance.

Like any parent, William was deeply worried about Lilith's drug addiction and its potential consequences. He found it unbearable to witness his daughter's suffering and was unwilling to tolerate the situation any longer. However, he understood the risk of Lilith continuing to take drugs and recognized the urgency of taking action to address her addiction.

During these days, Irish made multiple attempts to see Lilith but was consistently blocked by Shirley, who stood guard outside the door. Faced with this obstacle, Irish turned to Joseph for assistance. Joseph, cleverly using the pretense of holding a board of directors meeting, summoned Shirley and William to attend. This strategic move gave Irish the opportunity to finally see Lilith.

On that particular day, Lilith did not experience an addiction attack.

Seated calmly in her room, Lilith wore a flowing white nightgown. Her once vibrant hair had faded to a slightly dull shade of yellow, yet it remained soft to the touch. Sunlight poured in through the large window, creating a dazzling glow that made Irish question whether she was still trapped in a dream.

Lilith, sensing the presence of someone, turned her head and looked back. In a soft voice, she asked, "Do I look like this? Will Jay dislike me?"

Irish's throat felt constricted, rendering her unable to speak.

The revelation of Lilith's drug addiction was tightly suppressed. Shirley, William, and Joseph formed a united front to prevent any information about Lilith's condition from spreading. They were determined to keep this news hidden, regardless of how much money it would take.

During this period, Jay seemed to be living in a state of constant turmoil, feeling overwhelmed by the situation. Irish could sense his deep concern for Lilith's condition. She vividly remembered the anguish in his eyes when Lilith experienced the agonizing effects of drug withdrawal during their time at the hospital. The future seemed uncertain and difficult to fathom, leaving Irish filled with apprehension.

Lenard found himself able to enter and exit Lilith's house, but it was evident that his parents kept a close watch on him, limiting the time he could spend there. However, despite being granted access to the premises, he could not enter Lilith's bedroom on each visit.

On one occasion, as Lenard stood outside Lilith's bedroom door, she spoke to him in a remorseful tone, saying, "Lenard, I have always owed you. This is my mistake, but I truly do not love you. Please don't come to see me anymore. I'm sorry."

Life was joking with everyone.

Joseph, observing Irish's melancholic state, took it upon himself to offer her words of encouragement. He explained that Lilith had reached a critical low point but emphasized that there was still a possibility for her to recover and bounce back. He reminded Irish to hold onto hope and remain supportive in Lilith's journey toward healing.