“Cooperate with the psychiatrist when we’re there, Flynn. Do what they tell you to do, and you’ll return to your normal self before you know it.”
‘I thought Mom and Dad were bluffing when they said they’d send me to a psychiatrist to get my head checked,’ Flynn thought, ‘At most, they’d keep me here for several days before letting me out.’ However, his father had taken his phone, showing they were serious. Flynn quickly said, “W-Wait, I’ll do as you said and won’t tell Bonnie your plan. Don’t send me to a psychiatrist!”
‘There’s nothing wrong with my head-I’m perfectly sane. There’s no telling if the doctor will pronounce me a psycho once I get submitted. I can’t go there.’
Sydney shook her head. She did not believe her son. “Sweetheart, listen to me. It’s harmless to get your head checked.”
Gunnar helplessly added, “Listen to your mom. It doesn’t matter if you’re sane or not. It doesn’t hurt to get checked. Maybe a trip to the psychiatrist will get you back on your feet.”
Flynn gave up and looked to the skies, thinking, ‘I can’t get through to them. I’ll have to play ball. That’s the only way I’ll escape this mess.’
“All right, I know you guys don’t believe a word I said. How about I swear an oath instead? God will curse me with a childless future if I tell anyone about your plan.”
“You piece of shit!” Gunnar was furious as he smacked the back of Flynn’s head. “Do you think that’s acceptable?!”
Both parents’ hearts softened as they ordered the bodyguards to let their son go.
“Understood,” the two bodyguards responded simultaneously and stepped back.
Gunnar approached Flynn and asked disbelievingly, “Will you keep it a secret, or are you bluffing?”
Flynn nodded firmly. “Yeah, there’s no need to tell anyone, after all.”
“That’s great, sweetie. You finally see the truth and understand that everything we do is for you.” Sydney was delighted that her son had regained his senses and took their side.
Gunnar looked grateful, saying, “All that matters is that you see the truth. You must know everything we do is for your sake, son.”
Then, the older couple noticed a strange look on their son’s face as he glanced at the living room. Flynn looked mesmerized as he said pridefully, “I won’t tell Bonnie anything because she’s intelligent. None of the women who craved Ivor could outdo her, much less trouble her.
“Indeed, Eliose is tough, but she’s a nobody compared to Bonnie. She should feel lucky that Bonnie isn’t interested in holding grudges. Otherwise, Bonnie could’ve crushed Eloise like a bug!”
Sydney and Gunnar sighed heavily. They thought Flynn had finally begun to see reason. However, it seemed he had just become crazier.
‘Bonnie has done a number on our son’s psyche. Is there a chance our son Flynn will regain his sanity?’
