Chapter 549 Master Your Emotions
"When will I be completely healed?" Dermot asked with palpable urgency. His heart ached for a reunion with Evelyn.Dr. Bright, perceptive as ever, seemed to read him like an open book. She sat opposite him, her face softening into a gentle smile as she spoke. "Your first priority, Dermot, should be learning to control your emotions."She continued, her tone steady and calm. "You've admitted it yourself, Dermot. The mere thought of Evelyn with another man, or even just away from your side, is unbearable for you. These are classic symptoms of psychological distress.""And remember, your issues didn't suddenly appear. You've been in this unhealthy mental state for years. It's unrealistic to expect a swift recovery."Dermot frowned, his heart sinking as he absorbed her words. He was acutely aware of the severity of his condition, but this was far from the reassurance he sought."So, you're suggesting that I can't see her until I'm fully recovered?" The mere thought of this sent a wave of despair through Dermot, making him question the worth of his ongoing treatment.After all, his primary motivation for therapy was to be able to be with Evelyn. If that meant enduring a prolonged separation from her, he questioned whether it was worth it at all.Dr. Bright shook her head thoughtfully, then said, "If you truly feel the need to see her, you can. But I would advise against frequent visits. It won't be conducive to managing your condition.""Dermot, you must learn to control your emotions, not let them control you. Only then can we consider there to be any real progress."The mere prospect of seeing Evelyn was enough to bring a smile to Dermot's face, and he barely registered Dr. Bright's subsequent words.He was already on his feet, eager to leave. The thought of seeing Evelyn was too enticing to resist. As he prepared to rush out, Dr. Bright couldn't help but remark, "Didn't we just discuss the importance of self-control? It seems you're struggling to grasp it.""It's my fear of the dark that should be your focus, not this." Dermot was adamant that his problems stemmed from the trauma of witnessing his mother's death as a child, resulting in a lifelong fear of the dark. As for Evelyn, he saw no issue there."Yes, your fear of the dark is certainly the root. You need to confront that fear to truly overcome the darkness," Dr. Bright concurred. As a psychologist, she recognized that his childhood trauma was the underlying cause of his current predicament.However, Dermot's case had evolved into something more complex, not merely a straightforward matter of resolving past traumas to regain normalcy.Dermot, uninterested in continuing the conversation, was already at the door. "Your treatment has been effective. I'll arrange for my assistant to pay your fee," he stated without looking back, and then he was gone.Dr. Bright didn't attempt to stop him. She watched his retreating figure with a sense of curiosity. What kind of girl had the power to evoke such devotion in Dermot?Or was it simply Dermot's unique way of being?Whatever Dr. Bright might have been pondering, Dermot was oblivious and indifferent. The moment he left the clinic, he drove directly to the Kyte residence, parked by the gate, and pulled out his phone to call Evelyn.After several rings that nearly convinced Dermot she wouldn't answer, the call finally connected. "Evey," he breathed out the moment the call went through, his voice a blend of eagerness and relief.The sound of Dermot's voice stirred something indescribable within Evelyn. "What's up, calling so late?"It was clear that Dermot knew she had been in the hospital, yet for days, he hadn't visited or even called. This was more than a disappointment for Evelyn, hence her indifferent tone.
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