"Please don't hurt me anymore, sir. I am not well tonight," Lena whispered. Renz didn't immediately move or speak, but simply stared back at her. Lena trembled as he reached forward and touched her face, and kissed her forehead.

"You are perfectly healthy, Lena. Hysteria is not real," Renz said softly. Lena shook her head, even though she had a feeling his words were true.

"I have not been feeling well...and I fainted today. It is very real," Lena argued. Renz chuckled.

"Whatever you believe, Lena. And did the doctor tell you what the cure for your hysteria is?" Renz asked.

"He told me I have to stay in bed,...