Hilda turned to look up at Rex helplessly. Hopelessness was apparent in her eyes. The moment their gazes met, a knock was heard on the door with Carmen's voice following suit. "Hilda? Are you still in there? It is almost time for the cake to be cut. Let's go and join the celebration after all it is grandmother's big day."

When no one replied, she continued. "Hilda? You still there?"

Hilda forced herself to lift her head while pinching her thighs with both hands trying to gain some consciousness. Trying her best to not give in to the drugs, she looked at Rex coldly. "You planned all this with my...