“He’s losing control! Grab him!” A team of doctors and nurses restrained him in a chair in the therapy room.
“Hurry up, tranquilizer!”
Domenic felt a sharp sting in his arm, which made his limbs gradually stiffen, leaving him mentally blank.
“Electric shock treatment.
”
The doctor positioned an electric pole against Domenic’s temple.
His muscles began to contract violently, and his body shook uncontrollably while a nurse held him steady.
Domenic’s face turned pale, and he began to foam at the mouth.
“Oh, no! His heart stopped.
”
“We can’t let him die.
Use CPR!”
In this way, Domenic was pulled back from the brink of death once more.
He was then left back on the cold bed.
It became apparent that their intent was not to kill him but to push him to desire death.
They subjected him to brutal torture, hoping he would end his own life.
After all, as a part of the Walsh family, his death in the hospital would lead to inquiries and blame.
However, if he committed suicide, they could avoid responsibility.
This was also what Rupert had informed the director.
Thus, after enduring half a month of torture and mistreatment, Domenic became increasingly withdrawn, isolated, and distant… less and less like himself.
During this ordeal, the urge to end it all was strong, but his resentment towards Rupert and other Walshes fueled his determination.
He resolved not to die under these circumstances.
He was determined to survive and make those who wronged him and his parents face the consequences.
One day, after Domenic was returned from the therapy room, he was tossed back into his ward.
His complexion was ghostly pale, and his breathing was labored.
The ward door burst open, and a fierce-looking man walked in.
Domenic thought this man was yet another lunatic intent on hurting him, leaving him feeling utterly helpless.
He glanced at the man briefly, then closed his eyes, resigning himself to what he believed was his impending demise.
But to his surprise, the man just stopped in front of him and remained silent.
Then, he said nonchalantly, “I didn’t expect you to last this long.
”
It was only then that Domenic reopened his eyes to take another look at the man standing before him.
He had a severe, daunting look, with a scar trailing down his jaw.
In the past, such a fearsome appearance would have reduced Domenic to tears.This belongs to .
Now, however, he merely squinted a little, viewing the man as if he were just another ordinary person.
“Good, you’re the first to dare meet my gaze straight away.
I like that.
”
The man pulled up a chair and sat down across from Domenic, smiling at him.
“I’ve been pondering how deep the hatred must be for that man to send a ten -year-old to such a place.
I figured you’d be broken within a week, but I later realized they don’t want you dead.
They want you to end it yourself.
Yet, you’re so tough.
You’ve held out this long.
I’m impressed.
”