Female Novel
Chapter 847
The psychologist, Bethany Hackett, observed Bradley as he fell into deep contemplation in response toher words.
Without disturbing him, Bethany allowed Bradley the space to ponder the question at hand.
After a prolonged silence, Bradley slowly raised his gaze to meet Bethany’s. “I hope she’s alive.”
Bethany’s words had prompted Bradley to seriously consider the question. He vividly remembered thecar plummeting off the cliff, the engulfing flames, and Esther being pushed into the incinerator. All signspointed to Esther being dead.
Nevertheless, Bradley persisted in the search, convincing himself that she was still alive.
“Let me ask you again. Do you think she’s alive because you believe it will alleviate your guilt?”
Bradley looked at Bethany and shook his head. “No. She’s a cunning woman who’s good at acting.”
Bethany maintained a gentle gaze on Bradley until his voice gradually subsided.
“Do I have a psychological disorder?” he asked.
With understanding, Bethany replied, “In this day and age, having a psychological disorder is notsomething shameful. If you cooperate with the treatment, you can recover quickly.”
“How do I get treated?”
Bethany explained, “The first step in treatment is accepting reality.”
“Accept reality?” Bradley’s gaze chilled slightly. His heart began to ache uncontrollably as he graspedthe implication—accepting the reality that Esther had left this world. “What if I don’t?”
Bethany met Bradley’s gaze with a smile and encouraging eyes.
“The past has already happened. You can’t stop it. If you keep dwelling on the past, your life willstagnate.” Bethany didn’t waver in the face of Bradley’s intense, almost menacing gaze. “Of course,this is just my suggestion. Whether you want to follow it is entirely up to you.”
Bradley felt completely relaxed in Bethany’s office, both mentally and physically. This psychologist,unfamiliar to him, responded to Bradley’s questions from a neutral standpoint.
“Dr. Hackett, do you think I should take full responsibility for her death?”
Bethany didn’t anticipate this question from Bradley. She calmly replied, “I’m a psychologist and don’tprovide answers with any bias.”
“You’re avoiding the question. In essence, you’re saying her death is my doing,” Bradley commented.
Bradley didn’t expect Bethany to answer all his questions. However, Bethany’s evasion stronglysuggested that everyone believed Esther’s death was linked to him. It was him. He had pushed Estherinto an irreparable abyss.novelbin
Bethany stood up and took a doll from the nearby bookshelf.
“From my standpoint, any man who bullies a woman is a coward.
“A true hero faces his own life instead of bullying a defenseless woman.
“If you ask whether your wife’s death is your fault, disregarding my role as a psychologist, I would sayyes.
“Because you had countless chances to stop, to let go.”