The enigmatic man called out to Lilith, his voice breaking the silence of the room. "Hey, hey, hey!" he exclaimed, snapping his fingers in front of her face. The abrupt sound and movement jolted Lilith out of her daze, bringing her back to the present moment.

She blinked, her eyes refocusing on the man standing before her. Confusion mixed with a trace of fear clouded her expression as she struggled to regain her composure.

"What were you thinking?" he scolded, his tone laced with a hint of concern as his gaze was locked on her. "You should never attempt such a reckless escape. Your family has their reasons for keeping...