# WebtoonLib — Depths of Malice #66

## Series
- title: Depths of Malice
- slug: depths-of-malice-049f84

## Chapter
- number: 66
- release_date: 2025-03-09

### Summary
Following her traumatic kidnapping, Verta's recovery is overshadowed by the shocking indifference of her parents, who return from a long vacation with a new baby and show no concern for her well-being. This cold neglect is paralleled by the arrival of Blaine's father, the Duke, who fusses over Julia while completely ignoring his son, reinforcing their shared experience of parental abandonment. This common ground deepens the bond between Verta and Blaine, solidifying their dark romance. The chapter emphasizes Verta's vulnerability as she suffers from nightmares, leading to a pivotal moment where a protective Blaine stands guard outside her door all night. This act cements their "evil power couple" dynamic in the eyes of readers, who overwhelmingly view them as the definitive endgame. With their cruelty and disinterest laid bare, Verta's parents are now established as her next likely targets for revenge.
- summary_source: graph_aggregator
- summary_verification: unverified

### Key events
- Verta's parents return with baby Lucian, showing total indifference to Verta's recent trauma.

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
Following her traumatic kidnapping, Verta's recovery is overshadowed by the shocking indifference of her parents, who return from a long vacation with a new baby and show no concern for her well-being.

### Spoiler summary
Following her traumatic kidnapping, Verta's recovery is overshadowed by the shocking indifference of her parents, who return from a long vacation with a new baby and show no concern for her well-being. This cold neglect is paralleled by the arrival of Blaine's father, the Duke, who fusses over Julia while completely ignoring his son, reinforcing their shared experience of parental abandonment. This common ground deepens the bond between Verta and Blaine, solidifying their dark romance. The chapter emphasizes Verta's vulnerability as she suffers from nightmares, leading to a pivotal moment where a protective Blaine stands guard outside her door all night. This act cements their "evil power couple" dynamic in the eyes of readers, who overwhelmingly view them as the definitive endgame. With their cruelty and disinterest laid bare, Verta's parents are now established as her next likely targets for revenge.

## Status
- data_status: complete
- summary_status: generated
- transcript: Hardsub chapter — image-only

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Depths of Malice #66](/series/depths-of-malice-049f84/chapter-66)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/depths-of-malice-049f84

## Usage
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