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He was forced to watch when his father hung himself?

What…the hell?

Liz couldn't believe what she was hearing, and she had to sit and think for a few moments to settle her thoughts.

If it really did happen, then it perfectly explained why Sam Raimi had seemed so crazy before, when she and the CEO had met him.

Also, someone whose psyche was damaged to such a degree by watching that traumatic event would take it out on their mother, too.

The old lady had started to sob, as if telling that statement had taken everything out of her.

So, Liz waited and just got her a glass of water.

In situations like these, it was best to stay silent instead of trying to console using fake words.

After all, only someone who had been through something similar could hope to console someone like her, so Liz sat and watched her silently.

After about 10 minutes, her sobs finally subsided before she got up abruptly.