I Raised the Fallen Lop-Eared Rabbit into a Yandere 22

Chapter 22: Hysteria

“We can hug later.” Adele’s eyes were worried. In just a few breaths, her eyes had already turned red. She choked out, “First, let me see where you’re hurt. Is it serious? I’ll go find a physician right away…”

The string of concerned questions made Lina feel even more awkward.

She wasn’t hurt at all.

The silk scarf, the rope—they were all her own “masterpieces.”

The tears were just a tool she used to win Adele’s sympathy.

A little rabbit, tightly bound by a hemp rope, curled up helplessly on the cold floor. Her eyes were filled with tears, her expression sorrowful. As she whimpered, the skin reddened by the rope and her swollen, congested limbs were all perfectly exposed.

It was all designed by the bad rabbit.

The more miserable, the more it would arouse sympathy.

But Lina, doing something bad for the first time, was clearly inexperienced, lacking the strategic foresight to think ten steps ahead.

She had no wounds on her body. How was she supposed to continue this act?

She couldn’t keep up this lie.

“I… I…” Lina felt guilty and stammered.

Before she could think of how to cover her lie, Adele had already imagined her stuttering reply as an incredibly bloody and cruel scene.

“Lina…” Adele’s brow furrowed tightly. She tried to hold back her emotions, but tears still streamed down her face.

Why?!

Why had she failed to protect Lina again this time?

Why was she always just a little bit off?

She gripped Lina’s arms and asked through sobs, “Did that imposter come back for you? Did she…”

Did she curse at you?

Did she hit you?

Did she…

Adele had many questions, but she was afraid that using the wrong word would trigger the person before her. Pity was already overflowing from her eyes, but the words were stuck in her throat.

In truth, if she had been just a little bit calmer, she would have seen through Lina’s clumsy trick. The person who could remain composed in front of Huaguang was, at this moment, unable to control her own expression.

Because she couldn’t control her heart.

When love becomes an instinct, reason has to step aside.

Lina suddenly felt very guilty.

Extremely guilty.

The first time someone had shown her pity, she hadn’t even known what to do with her hands. The first time she was hugged, her whole body was stiff and awkward. The first time her head was patted, she was still flinching, afraid that a slap was hidden behind the gentleness.

But now?

What was she doing? Taking advantage of being spoiled.

The reason she was doing this was because she was certain Adele would feel sorry for her, certain that her wounds could be exchanged for Adele’s sympathy.

She knew very well that she was being favored, which was why her wounds and tears were useful.

Only those who have truly felt love have the confidence to ask for more. In those few short moments, Lina suddenly realized that she had been spoiled into being very willful by Adele.

She was starting to demand more, starting to act with impunity.

This was the first time Adele had cried in front of her. Even before seeing her wounds, she was already in tears.

“I’m sorry…” Lina blurted out, then stopped herself in time.

She was not a calculating, cold-hearted merchant. She did want to use her own pain to exchange for Adele’s sympathy, but she hadn’t expected Adele’s love for her to be so intense and profound.

Is it love?

It must be.

Lina knew she had done wrong. She knew she shouldn’t have taken advantage of Adele’s genuine feelings, but she didn’t have the courage to admit her mistake.

She didn’t dare.

She didn’t want to make a mistake. Making a mistake would make people dislike her.

She didn’t want to be disliked by Adele, so she could only continue to pretend. “My… my chest hurts.”

When Lina had tied herself up, she had left a knot over her heart. The skin, chafed by the rope, was still burning with pain.

Adele hastily wiped the tears from her face. “Let me see.”

Her mind and eyes were filled with only the wound.

Lina’s fingertips trembled. The loss of control from the previous night made it impossible for her to face Adele with a clear conscience.

Once you’ve tasted it, you know the flavor. When the object of her thoughts was so close, the innocent person simply couldn’t control her body’s changes.

Lina arched her back slightly, afraid the smooth fabric would expose her thoughts.

“What’s wrong? Is it bleeding? Is the cloth stuck?” Adele didn’t dare to touch her, asking cautiously, “Or is it too painful?”

Lina shook her head, the tips of her ears so red they could drip blood. She said in a small voice, “It’s nothing.”

Adele gave a “Mhm,” her gaze innocent, yet fixed on her collar.

She was very concerned about the little rabbit’s injuries.

Lina’s toes curled slightly. She was so ashamed that goosebumps broke out all over her body. Being watched by Teacher…

Help…

With trembling hands, she undid two buttons.

The linear red swelling was particularly glaring. This was the only wound she could produce at the moment.

To get a better look, Adele moved closer.

Lina felt like her wicked thoughts were about to be exposed in her teacher’s eyes.

No!

She abruptly pulled her collar tight. “It’s… it’s fine now.”

“Don’t worry, no matter how troublesome the wound, I’ll help you.”

“An injury is no small matter.” Adele held her wrist, coaxing her while also gently but firmly prying. “Be good, let me take a closer look.”

Lina didn’t fight back, because the moment Adele touched her, she had already surrendered.

Her body, which had gone soft in an instant, was very honest, and also very disappointing.

“This must be from the rope,” Adele asked again. “Are there any other wounds?”

Lina felt her throat tighten a little. She had just managed to utter a single syllable before her face burned bright red.

“I…”

Adele lifted her eyelids and said in surprise, “Why is your face so red?”

She raised a hand to touch Lina’s forehead. Before she could feel a change in temperature, her palm was dampened by a thin layer of sweat.

She didn’t have a fever…

Adele’s palm was very hot, but the scent on her body was cool.

The lingering scent on her clothes was far from enough to satisfy a greedy little thief.

Lina wanted more.

In this mix of cold and heat, her gaze lost focus slightly.

Adele looked at those unfocused blue eyes. Her heart, which had already been suspended ten thousand meters in the air, stopped beating completely.

What’s wrong!?

Why can’t she even focus her eyes!?

At this moment, she died a thousand times.

And what about Lina herself?

The storm from last night was pouring down in her heart again.

The afterglow that should have dissipated in the rainy night once again rippled, circle after circle, spreading in her chest. The dampness of the night became very sticky, slowly flowing under the instigation of desire.

Lightning once again split the night, illuminating the criminal’s unfulfilled desires.

!

Lina felt it and abruptly pulled away from that cool fragrance.

“Lina…” Adele’s voice trembled. “Are you okay? Let me see again… let me see where it hurts?”

I’m begging you.

Let me take a look.

Lina gazed into her eyes, a mix of emotions in her heart.

The purer Adele’s feelings were, the more she detested her own despicable nature.

I must not let Teacher know that she’s a bad student…

“Don’t look.” Lina lowered her head, a pained sound escaping from between her teeth. “Don’t look…”

Don’t look at my aroused reaction.

And don’t look at my dark schemes.

Lina now just wanted to go back in time, back to when Adele had just arrived, when a pat on the head was enough.

“Okay, okay…” Adele put an arm around her shoulder and comforted her. “I won’t look, I won’t look.”

The warm embrace was like a flame. Lina hated that she wasn’t made of real gold. In such close proximity, she whimpered.

There was no going back.

Everything could not go back.

Her body was craving more comfort. Her soul was awaiting her teacher’s response.

More and more greedy.

She was done for.

The sticky feeling wouldn’t go away. Lina clutched her nightgown, her chest heaving violently.

This body, why is it so disgusting!

But…

But what’s wrong with liking someone?

The forbidden fruit from the Garden of Eden had fallen on her head. What was wrong with that?!

Lina clenched her jaw, her face turning pale in the repeated internal struggle.

She asked with a trembling voice, “Will you hate me?”

“Of course not.” Adele held her tightly. “You haven’t done anything wrong.”

“I…” Lina said stubbornly, “What if I did something wrong… no, what if I hurt you?”

She needed an answer.

“Then I…” Adele gently patted her back, coaxing her like a child, and said in a gentle voice, “I won’t make you muffins anymore.”

“That’s it?” Lina’s tone was serious.

“Mmm—” Adele thought for a moment and added, “When I’m not angry anymore, I’ll make them for you again.”

Lina was crying and laughing at the same time. She suddenly felt a strong urge to bite Adele.

This person was so annoying.

Such a light punishment, wasn’t it just indulging her to push her luck?

A bad rabbit like her should have her bottom spanked raw.

Lina hugged her even tighter and said in a small voice, “Hug me. If you hug me, it won’t hurt anymore…”

Adele’s heart was still in suspense. She was still worried about Lina’s injuries.

But she couldn’t rip Lina’s clothes, and she would never do such a thing.

She could only hold the little rabbit tightly and slowly comfort her.

*

“Where does it hurt?”

The cool female voice had no inflection. Haia put down her medical bag and, while asking, put on a snow-white lab coat over her shirt.

She was a rare female physician in this era.

Lina lay on the bed, stiffer than a thousand-year-old corpse. “I-I don’t know.”

It’s over!

It’s over!

Why did the physician come so quickly!

Haia pushed up her silver-rimmed glasses. Beneath the glass lenses was a pair of deep, dark eyes.

She put on her stethoscope and said nothing.

The cold head of the stethoscope landed on her skin. Lina trembled violently. The corners of her eyes, red from excessive nervousness, suddenly grew moist.

Haia glanced at her and silently lightened her touch.

Adele leaned against the wall, afraid the physician would find something wrong.

The diastolic murmur and the humming in the blood vessels were all captured by Haia. After a moment, she pulled out the silver pocket watch hanging from her vest, glanced at the hands, then put down the stethoscope and put on her gloves.

“Does it hurt here?”

She pressed on Lina’s lower abdomen.

“It hurts.”

“Does it hurt here?”

“It hurts.”

No matter where Haia pressed, Lina had only one answer: it hurts!

But when asked what kind of pain it was, she couldn’t answer.

“Here…”

“It hurts.”

Haia raised an eyebrow slightly. “…I just pressed the mattress.”

Lina didn’t dare to look her in the eye and silently covered her face with her ears.

Oh no.

I think I’ve been exposed.

Haia didn’t say another word. She very meticulously kneaded her limbs and joints, using pressure to confirm that there was no obvious damage to her internal organs.

After a quarter of an hour, she took off her gloves, gave Adele a look, and walked straight out the door.

Adele followed closely behind.

“Does she usually like to lie?” Haia got straight to the point.

“She wouldn’t.” Adele shook her head quickly. “She’s very well-behaved.”

“Then the problem is a bit serious.” Haia took off her glasses. She wore a white, stand-up collar shirt with a gray-blue vest over it, matching trousers, and a pair of black, pointed-toe leather boots. Her entire appearance was meticulous and very serious.

Adele was startled. “What do you mean?”

“If she’s telling the truth, then it’s very likely hysteria.”

“Ah?!” Adele knew that was a psychological illness.

“I can confirm that the areas she says are in pain have no organic lesions and cannot be explained by a physiological illness. It’s highly likely related to her psychological trauma. Her mental stress is too great, and the events of the past have harmed her too severely, so it’s being transmitted to her body, making her feel pain and causing somatization.”

Adele was confused and asked, “Besides the pain, what other symptoms might there be?”

“There could be paralysis of the limbs, loss of voice, and also multiple personalities, violent stress responses, and so on. This still needs to be observed. From what I see of her, it’s only in the mild range.”

“Then how should it be treated?” Adele’s chest thumped, her face clouded with worry.

“If she shows symptoms of amnesia, bring her to me for hypnosis therapy. If it just stays at the current stage, give her more care, try to help her resolve her past trauma, and take some medication.”

Haia took out a piece of paper and wrote with a firm, powerful hand. “These medicines can be bought at the Oakwood Market.”

“Okay.” Adele took it and looked at it carefully.

Before leaving, Haia couldn’t resist saying, “If you can avoid medication, then do. After all, she’s just a child. What if she’s lying?”

“She wouldn’t!” Adele said with certainty. “She definitely wouldn’t.”

“Alright. After half a month of medication, bring her to me for a follow-up.”

“Okay.”

Haia gave a faint smile, turned, and left.

…

Lina wished her ears could be ten meters long so she could stretch them to the door to listen to their conversation.

She was so afraid the young miss physician would expose her.

When Adele entered the room, she saw two rabbit ears pointing straight at the door.

?

Adhering to the idea of “leniency for those who confess,” Lina got up and said directly, “Teacher… I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have…”

Adele interrupted her. “Getting sick is perfectly normal. Hysteria isn’t untreatable.”

Lina: ?

Hysteria?!

“Ah… alright.”

So, the young miss physician hadn’t seen through her…

Since it had come to this, Lina could only bite the bullet and accept this illness.

*

Mount Lantes was located in the far north of the entire Dezhou continent, backed by the glaciers of the North Island. The snow at the foot of the mountain was also a foot thick.

On the mountainside, there was a pine needle forest. Viewed from above, it looked like a Star of David. In the very center of the star stood a three-story small wooden house.

Outside, the snow was falling heavily, but inside, it was like spring all year round.

A copper cauldron was set up over the firewood in the fireplace. A purplish-red liquid inside was bubbling with a “gurgle gurgle” sound.

The windowsill was piled with glass bottles, each containing strange and bizarre things. There were colorful mushrooms, a white, one-eyed frog, and… human foot skin.

The bookshelf was stuffed with magic books, the edges of each one slightly frayed, clearly having been read countless times.

A small photo frame was pressed down on several sheepskin scrolls. Inside was a faded old photograph.

There were three people in it—

Herlkin and Haia stood on the left and right. The woman sitting between them was currently fiddling with a crystal ball.

She was muttering something. A light purple smoke appeared out of thin air inside the crystal-clear sphere. A moment later, the smoke condensed into the shape of wolf ears. At the same time, the hawk skull hanging from the ceiling began to slowly turn, finally facing south.

The woman closed her eyes. The scene in her mind changed rapidly, finally stopping at the gate of Lina’s manor.

!

South, in the manor, a wolf is in danger…

She wanted to feel it more, but was interrupted by a knock on the door.

The woman pulled the wooden door open a crack. What she saw was a tuft of red-and-white fur.

She threw back the magic cloak covering her head. “What’s wrong with Xiao Jin!”

At the same time, Herlkin, who was eating sausages on the docks, felt her heart skip a beat. She touched her chest, her mouth still chewing and chewing…

.

The night was late and quiet.

In the ink-black night, a lop-eared rabbit furtively slipped into the classroom.

In the storage room, there were two boxes of proper books. She held an oil lamp and rummaged for a long time before she found a book titled “A Compendium of Folk Ailments.”

At the bottom of the box, there was also a picture book. On the cover were two women.

As if bewitched, Lina pulled it out. Before she could even look at it, the lamp oil ran out.

The storage room was pitch black. Lina could only take these two books to the classroom to read.

She randomly found a row of bookshelves and sat down on the floor.

Lina flipped for a long time before she found “hysteria.”

“The patient will usually feel weak all over, unable to walk on their own, as if paralyzed. They will also bite their tongue, as if having a seizure, unable to care for themselves, and even enter a wandering state… In very rare cases, there will also be a false pregnancy!?”

Lina was full of question marks and muttered, “There’s also a false pregnancy?”

She could act out the others, but how could she act this out?

Eat two more bowls of rice at night and pretend to be pregnant from being bloated?

Pregnant with two slices of buttered bread, a glass of apple juice, a plate of beef ribs, and two large pork knuckles.

Gurgle gurgle—

Lina had made herself hungry just thinking about it. She rubbed her stomach and was about to continue studying the book when the classroom door was suddenly pushed open.

Through the gap in the bookshelf, she saw Adele’s face.

!!!

Lina shot to her feet, wanting to stuff the book in her hand into the shelf. But in her haste, she made a mistake. She only managed to stuff “A Compendium of Folk Ailments” inside.

And the picture book with the two women on the cover fell to the floor and opened.

【Oh my god! I’m a little shy.】

【It’s over. Fifty mouths won’t be able to explain this clearly.】

【Look at the title of that painting!】

Lina’s eyeballs were about to fall out, because the title of the painting was—

Teacher and Student Bathing.

As luck would have it, this was a picture book about female homosexuality…

Teacher and student?!

It could be a human and a ghost, but it couldn’t be a teacher and a student!

Lina wanted to kick the book away, but Adele had already arrived, and her gaze had also fallen on that painting.

Adele: ?