Sold Someone Out in the Blink of an Eye, Defensive Artifacts on the Agenda

"It's all right now, Hope." Jessica forced a reassuring smile. "This time, it's really all right."

"I know." Hope nodded, then looked at her parents. "Dad, Mom, could you leave for a while? I have something to discuss with Miss Jones."

"No." Barbara refused without hesitation. "You still..."

"I'm being rational, Mom." Hope spoke seriously. "I know what I'm saying."

Bob tugged at his wife's arm. "Let's go out first!"

"Miss Jones, if anything happens, call out. We'll come right away."

The two left the bedroom, and Jessica sat beside the bed. "What did you want to tell me?"

"How long did Kilgrave torture you?"

Jessica's expression changed. "Who told you that?"

"How long?"

"Eight months." Jessica took a deep breath. "I only broke free from his control after he got into that car accident."

"You're truly incredible." Hope spoke with difficulty. "After just one month of his torture, I already wanted to kill myself."

"You have to keep living, Hope." Jessica patiently persuaded her. "There are many victims, but you can't give up your life because of a moment of despair.

"You still have your parents and an eight-year-old brother. They can't lose their daughter and sister."

"I know." Hope bit her lip. "Why did you come looking for me last night? Did you ever consider what you would do if Kilgrave had been there?"

"I didn't know either," Jessica said. "But you're just an innocent girl. I know what kind of beast he is. I couldn't stand by and watch you fall into the abyss like I did."

Hearing that, a relieved smile appeared on Hope's face. "Then do you still plan to fight Kilgrave?"

"I need to find his weakness first, then find him.

"You know how terrifying his ability to control people is."

"If you truly