Chris said, "Young lady, can you save her?"

Willow shook her head. She signaled with her hand.

Chris guessed. "Are you saying that you can't, but someone else can?"

Willow nodded.

"Who is it? Is it Madam Wendy?"

Willow shook her head.

This time, Chris understood Willow's hand signs.

"Are you saying that the person is your mother?"

Willow nodded.

Chris' eyes lit up. He quickly asked, "Where is your mother now?"

Willow made another sign.

"Are you saying that she's gone somewhere far away, and you don't know when she'll be back? This won't do. Mr. Miller only has one day left.

"Willow, do you have a way to make him live longer so we can wait until your mother returns?"

Willow looked at Ethan. The latter's hearing was also affected by the venom.

There was a delay in his hearing. He could only hear what Chris was saying after several seconds.

He felt all his senses slowly fading away and was sure he was beyond help.

He held Willow's hand as he waited for death to