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The turning point in Virginie’s journey comes when she faces the dire need for quick financial relief. With her friend Kareem offering a lifeline, she is still confronted with the harsh realities of her failing business. As her children grapple with the emotional toll of their strange family life, Laura's anger and frustration begin to surface more openly.
One fateful day, after finding herself in a desperate situation, Virginie accidentally discovers that the locusts react vigorously to her own blood, a revelation that leads her down a dark path. She becomes increasingly obsessive about nourishing the locusts, disregarding the dangers to her well-being. Her physical and mental health deteriorate as she exhibits alarming behavior, including feeding the insects her own flesh.