The moment Hannah saw Winnie in person, her blood boiled for an instant, but it quickly subsided, as if the fire had been suddenly extinguished.

It felt strange.

She had just seen her daughter, whom she hadn't seen in many years. She should have been overwhelmingly excited.

But...

As Winnie approached, Hannah didn't feel any warmth. Instead, she felt a growing resistance.

Pressing her hand to her chest, she attributed this feeling to the uncertainty.

"Mom, Dad, did you call me here for something?" Winnie didn't notice Hannah beside her.

Instead, she noticed the sign for the lab behind them.

"Is someone feeling unwell?" Winnie asked nervously.

"No, it's not...