章節 201: The Aftermath Of The Lab Incident

Linsley offered a small nod. "Exactly. She's not in her right state of mind. The gift amplifies negative emotions, and with her already spiraling from the situation here, she couldn't hold herself back."

Ted let out a deep breath, his gaze softening as he looked back at Lucy. "She must've been through hell, huh? To see her like this… It's not like her."

"She'll recover," Linsley said firmly. "But right now, she needs time to stabilize."

Ted's attention turned to Aurielle, who raised an eyebrow at his scrutiny, even while bound. "And her? Let me guess—she pushed Lucy's buttons."

Aurielle managed a muffled sound that might've been a teasing remark if not for the golden chains.

Ted sighed. "Figures. She's good at that."

Linsley crossed his arms. "Aurielle's antics didn't help, but Lucy's state of mind is the bigger issue. That's why I restrained her—for her own good."