Mrs. Cunningham had someone to grab a handful of dog food and forcefully shoved it into Eliana's mouth. With Dylan absent, she was subjected to bullying and humiliation.

"Mom, stop it! Don't treat her like this; she's suffered enough."

Fortunately, Dylan returned just in time and embraced the abused Eliana.

"Sweetheart, are you okay? Does it hurt?" He gently caressed her gaunt face, his heart aching for her.

Witnessing his mother's cruelty towards Eliana, Dylan's determination to follow through with his plan grew stronger.

"Son, are you defending this madwoman? She's like a rabid dog!"

"Mom, no. She won't have the chance to hurt you again because... I'm taking her...