He clenched his jaw to keep himself from screaming in pain.

The children were already asleep and the mansion was surrounded by silence.

There was no point in seeking the help of a medical professional in his condition, so he could only wait for the pain to pass.

Elliot had thought that it would eventually fade with time... but half an hour later, it was still as excruciating.

He fell to his knees and leaned against the wall. His mind began to stray and his body shivered like a leaf, yet still, he gritted his teeth and managed to not make a sound.

He didn't care if he died; at least Avery would be free, then.

"Mr. Jennings, if we keep stimulating his brain, his life might be threatened if this goes on too long." Liam had been keeping an eye on the time and reminded Dean once it had been half an hour.

Dean glanced at his phone. He had yet to receive any call from Avery.

"Dad, why don't I call Avery and ask her about this?" Concerned that they might accidentally kill Elliot, Sebas