Charlie wakes after a long unconsciousness. Mabel reveals he suffered the Heart Devouring Curse and that a jade pendant was the carrier; she smashed it, which freed him. General Lucas immediately demands whoever harmed a Lester be executed, heightening danger. Family members press for answers. The pendant is traced to Mrs. Lucas's mother, who supposedly gave it as a protective charm. Mabel insists her mother wouldn't hurt Charlie and suggests the pendant may have been tampered with. General Lucas orders the mother-in-law brought in for questioning; she is escorted in, and the pendant's true origin remains unresolved.