Chapter 469 The womans lips trembled as she stared at the producers hand , wanting to speak but unable to The minutes dragged on , and her wrist , caught in the invisible hands grip , began to bruise , as if her bones were being crushed .
The force was so immense that she couldnt comprehend how something unseen could have such power .
The producer kept his gaze fixed on the phantom hand , his own palm pressed firmly against the face of the child in the painting .
It felt as if he wer suffocating a real person, someone struggling desperately to escape .
Mama , help me , came a chilling voice from the paihing The woman , as if in a trance , suddenly reached out toward the producer with force .
He staggered backward , nearly losing his balance , but before his hand could slip off the painting , he forcibly pressed it back against the image .
In that moment , he could feel a trickle of blood seeping from his palm .
His eyes widened in shock , his eyes glued to the image as the horrific scene unfolded before him .
* Let go ! What are you doing ?! the woman screamed , completely losing her composure .
In her panic , she lunged toward him , but the producer quickly grabbed her , pushing her back with all his strength .
His hand screamed in pain , and it felt as though something had pierced it .
His thoughts flashed to Odalys , her steadfast confidence .
Despite the overwhelming fear , he forced himself to trust Odalys .
She had never given him a reason to doubt her .
She had orchestrated the production , bringing in all the actors , and if something happened to him , it would ruin everything for her as well .
There was no way she would harm him .
As the screams from the painting grew weaker , the room fell silent .
The time on his phone showed three minutes had passed before he finally released the image .
He pulled his hand away , staring at the painting .
The childs face had become unrecognizable twisted , with eyes wide and mouth contorted in a grotesque expression .
What … what is this ? the woman gasped , horrified .
The producer didnt respond .
He slowly got up , noticing that his palm was torn , the skin mangled and bloody .
He rushed to the bathroom , his feet feeling as if something invisible was gripping them .
He kicked out , desperate to escape .
Whats wrong with you ? Are you possessed ? The woman rushed up behind him , trying to grab hold of him .
Sweat dripped from the producers body as he struggled to break free from her grip .
He pushed her hand away and ran toward the bathroom.
The woman chased after him Where are you going ? Come back ! she shouted , but he slammed the bathroom door shut behind him and leaned against it , gasping for breath .
He felt like he had just woken from a nightmare , his mind racing .
Without a second thought , he dialed Odalyss number .
The phone rang several times before she picked up .
Odalys , I did what you said .
I tore down the painting and pressed my hand against the face .
There were screams coming from inside the painting .
he said , his voice hoarse .
Then my wife showed up , but it seemed like the childs hand appeared from the painting and grabbed her wrist , leaving a bruise .
The child even called out for her to help Mama , save me .
The producer paused , shuddering at the memory .
The experience had been far more terrifying than anything he had ever filmed , even when shooting horror movies at night .
Anything che ? Odalys asked , her tone calm but attentive .
The producer hesitated for a moment .
After that , my wife … her expression changed .
She stared at me for a moment , and then suddenly , she lunged at me as if she had lost control .
Chapter 469 Odalys stayed silent , absorbing the information .
The producer could feel the seconds ticking by , and his anxiety grew .
I Odalys , are you still there ? What should I do now ? The producers voice cracked with urgency .
Show me a video .
Let me see your palm , Odalys instructed .
The producer quickly switched the call to video mode and held his palm up to the camera .
Odalyss face appeared , her brow furrowed as she examined the gory sight of his hand .
Wash it with clean water and see if you can spot any bite marks , Odalys said , her tone preci The producer flinched as he remembered the pain in his hand .
It was as if the child in the painting had bitten him .
He didnt dare think further .
He quickly turned on the faucet , washing his palm under the water .
The blood and remnants of the talisman potion washed away , revealing a distinct bite mark on his palm .
Theres a bite mark here , he said , his voice trembling .
Odalyss eyes narrowed as she observed the imprint .
Count the teeth .
The producer squinted at the mark and began counting .
Eight teeth Odalyss voice was calm but serious .
Children usually dont have teeth until theyre about four months old , and even carlier in some cases , they start sprouting tiny white tooth tips .
By one year old , theyll have eight teeth The producer listened carefully , trying to make sense of what Odalys was telling him .
He felt strangely comforted by her voice , like an anchor in the storm of terror that had engulfed him .
The cry of the child , the sound of suffering , still echoed in his mind , and he couldnt shake the feeling that something dreadful was going to happen .
One year old … and then what ? the producer asked , eager for answers .
Odalys took a slow sip from her smoothie , exchanging a look with Percival .
That means your wife mustve made a wish .
She wished for your child to return at one year old , and thats why the child in the painting is likely the spirit of a one year old who died prematurely If you want to protect the child your wife is carrying , you need to find her godfather and get the ashes of the child in the painting .
Theres a debt to be paid .
If you made a wish , you have to fulfill it .
If you made the wrong wish , youll have to ask for forgiveness and tell him that you no longer need it .
Otherwise , your wifes child wont survive Even if you manage to save the child now , it wont live past one year , Odalys warned .
The producer was struck by a sudden , deep sense of dread .
He realized how crucial it was not to make careless wishes , especially when it came to matters concerning the unborn .
What if I cant find the godfather ? he asked , his voice filled with uncertainty .
Odalyss expression remained unreadable .
Then well have to see if you can find him .
If not , contact me again .
She paused for a moment , glancing at Percival before continuing .
As for the painting , just burn it .
The child wont come back .
But you need to find the godfather fast .
With that , the line went dead , leaving the producer alone with his thoughts , the weight of the situation pressing down on him .