Russell noticed that she stiffened a bit and asked softly, "What's wrong?"
Zoey released the hand that was wrapped around her waist and cleared her throat, "Um, there were a lot of people."
Russell looked around and saw that there were many people standing not far away. Among them were Lilliana, Roderick, Enzo, and the people from Esterden Village.
Zoey walked briskly over and pulled a smile, "You guys left and came back?"
Lilliana nodded, "After we left Blackmere Village, we were on our way back to Butteriron Village. After walking for a kilometer, everyone felt that we couldn't just leave you in Blackmere Village, so we all came back. Heads can be severed, and blood can be shed, but we cannot sacrifice others' lives for our own safety. We, the people of Esterden Village, cannot do such a thing!"
Other residents of Esterden Village also echoed this sentiment.
Zoey was truly moved by the spirit of Esterden Village, but now she feels incredib
The decades-long curse turned out to be a man-made revenge.This shocked everyone in Esterden Village.With the element of mysticism present, nobody knew whether it was true or false, and the people of Esterden Village had no suitable reason to fight back.Did you curse me? Is this how our village used to be?This reason was very far-fetched.However, once it is a deliberate retaliation, the nature changes.After all, those people who could have lived long lives lost their lives at the age of fifty, causing each happy family to fall apart.Everyone in Esterden Village was furious, and they were ready to march to Butteriron Village with weapons to demand an explanation.Zoey stopped everyone and said, "Everyone, calm down. I know this is hard to accept, but what if Butteriron Village doesn't admit it? Do you have any concrete evidence?"The people of Esterden Village vented their anger one after another."It has be
Because Zoey had contacted the director of Oakhedge Hospital in advance to explain her identity and purpose, when they arrived, three Clinical Lab doctors were already in place.Lilliana went to have her blood drawn first, and then she went to have a PET-CT scan.At 2 o'clock in the morning, Oakhedge was quiet as people had entered their dreams, except for the Clinical Lab at Oakhedge Hospital, which was bustling.Zoey observed the condition of the blood under the microscope, while the other three Clinical Lab doctors conducted various tests on Lilliana's blood.Zoey looked at the tiny worms swimming rapidly in the blood, and furrowed her brow deeply.The parasite, known as the silk beetle, was commonly found in Vertmist. It had a strong infectivity and reproductive ability, and could survive in the host's body for several years. Once the host's immune system weakened, it would start attacking the host aggressively, eventually leading to death.
Russell furrowed his brow, the intense pain and nausea making him extremely miserable."Russell, open your mouth."Russell quickly opened his mouth upon hearing the words, and the Golden Worm flew out with a wriggling blood-red worm in its mouth, landing on the disposal plate.The Larvi-worm was transparent, but it turned red after sucking blood, and it writhed in pain.This is where Golden Worm tore apart Larvi-worm, slowly devouring it bit by bit.Meanwhile, in a basement in Woodmerrow.Nathalie, who was bound to the cross, felt a sharp pain in her chest, as if something was gnawing at her heart.Her scar-covered body was oozing cold sweat, and because her mouth was stuffed with a cloth, she could only make whimpering sounds.She struggled desperately, her eyes, nose, and ears all bleeding, even the cloth in her mouth soaked with blood.She began to convulse.At this moment, someone removed the cloth from her mo
Russell silently watched her for a long time. He knew that this journey was very dangerous, but she had to go."I'm sorry, I couldn't accompany you."Zoey raised her hand and gently stroked the man's cheek, "Don't say that. The situation is special, just cooperate with the doctor's treatment. I will come back as soon as possible."She leaned on the sickbed, leaned over and kissed the man's lips, "Wait for me, my dear."Russell fixed his eyes on her and said, "Be careful.""Don't worry."Just as Zoey was about to go downstairs, she was grabbed by the man and pulled back.His generous palm held the back of the girl's head as he kissed her. This kiss contained no desire, as if he wanted to melt her into his own body, never to be separated from her forever.The kiss lasted for a long time before the two of them separated.Russell's voice was hoarse, "Zoey, you must be careful.""I knew."Zoey reluctantly left R
Although it was a great opportunity, Zoey did not immediately agree.After all, the two villages had a hostile relationship, so if she agreed immediately, it would raise suspicions.She scrutinized the man with a pointed nose and chubby cheeks in front of her, as well as the silver jewelry they had brought. "Take these things back, I won't give her any medical treatment."The man looked hesitant and said, "If you don't go, I won't be able to report back, and I will be punished by the village chief.""Does it concern me? I don't know you, why should I care about your face?" Zoey coldly glared at him."My name is Bruno Kaufman, and I will come back again," the man nodded, carrying two loads of ornaments with him as he left.Roderick and Enzo walked over.Roderick asked, "Why do you think they came?"Enzo clicked his tongue and said, "That must be because my clever apprentice has exceptional medical skills, so the chief of Butteri
While Zoey was performing the special treatment on Natalie, she was also taking her pulse. In fact, she discovered that the discomfort in Natalie's heart was not due to any underlying medical condition.Those symptoms were similar to Russell's symptoms, as if there was a foreign object in the heart, but it wasn't a moving object.She pulled out the silver needle and placed it aside, "Get into position."Natalie turned over and there was a one-centimeter-long scar on her back, although it was thin, it was still noticeable.This confirms Zoey's conjecture, "You have left the village before, haven't you?"Natalie's body stiffened, "No.""Your heart should have undergone surgery."Natalie turned her head to look at her, her eyes filled with disbelief. "What?"Zoey looked calm and determined as she said, "You left the village and underwent surgery."Because clothing cannot be worn during the special treatment, there were only
Hazel's words, Russell and Braeden naturally did not believe.Braeden took out the tracker and found that Troy's location was still in the same place as before.He directly refused Hazel, "We will find them ourselves. You don't need to bother."He took back the tracker and pushed Russell forward.Hazel couldn't believe that they had actually rejected her, and her gaze turned fierce.She snorted coldly, blew a whistle, and over ten people from Blackmere Village appeared in front of Russell and Braeden, blocking their way.Hazel walked up to the two of them with her hands on her hips, raising her chin as if she were a proud little princess."I liked both of you, if you agree to be with me, I won't torment you, otherwise..."Russell spoke up in a low voice, "Otherwise, what?"The man's voice, although lacking warmth, was very magnetic.The moonlight fell on the handsome face of the man, as if it was coated with a lay
Under the dim yellowish firelight, Zoey's gaze pierced Natalie's eyes like a sharp blade.Natalie's pupils dilated as she did not expect the woman in front of her to associate so many secrets."You..."Zoey's lips curled up, "Actually, you've lived long enough at your age. Even if you don't say it, I would have found out sooner or later. It's just a matter of time.""I said!" Natalie didn't want to die, "I told you everything I know! Forty years ago, I saved a man who was being chased. He made a deal with me, I provided him with Venomous Worm, and he gave me a huge sum of money. But I didn't want the money, I just wanted something that could kill without a trace, because I hated Maliyah that woman, and the whole Esterden Village people, but I only knew how to kill with Venomous Worm, which would be too obvious. After the deal with the man, he provided me with parasites, and I secretly put them in the water of the people in Esterden Village, so that anyone
Russell couldn't explain it this time, he raised his hand and pressed his forehead.To avoid suspicion, Troy directly transferred to Dalton's hospital when he arrived.When Dalton entered the ward and saw Layne, his heart was deeply shaken.This child looks exactly like Zoey, identical in every way.No wonder Russell recognized this ghostly-looking Zoey at first sight.The little one blinked his big eyes and sucked on a lollipop, "Uncle, you looked so handsome!"Dalton approached and asked Russell, "Is this your son?"Russell nodded and asked, "Are you handsome?"Yasmine was speechless."Looking handsome!" Dalton wanted to say, the male version of Zoey looks really good, even better than Russell, but he remembered Russell's advice not to mention Zoey's name in front of Yasmine. He wanted her to remember on her own, so he held back the rest of his words.He raised his hand and rubbed the little guy's head, "Does it
Yasmine glanced sideways and caught sight of Russell rushing towards her, momentarily stunned.She stood up from her seat and said, "How did you come?"When Russell passed by her, he raised his hand and gave the woman's shoulder a squeeze, "There won't be any problem."She said to the nurse, "I have the same blood type as my child, draw mine."The nurse asked, "Are you the child's father?"Yasmine exclaimed!The nurse looked surprised when she saw Yasmine and asked, "Is he the father of the child?"Yasmine was about to say no when she heard Russell say very confidently, "Yes!"The nurse pointed at Yasmine and asked, "And what about her?"Russell remained calm and composed as he uttered, "My mother-in-law has some opinions about me because I had an argument with her daughter."Yasmine was speechless.Russell raised an eyebrow and said, "Right, Mom? Layne needed a blood transfusion now, saving the child is th
Yasmine was initially startled, and then she began to struggle, but it was in vain.Russell was very skilled at using tricks to immobilize her."What did you want to do?"Russell smiled in his eyes and said, "I just wanted to ask you why you didn't take my pulse before giving me an injection."Yasmine did indeed forget about this matter, "It was my mistake, I apologize.""Do you have something on your mind?"Yasmine pursed her lips and denied, "No!""Are you still reminiscing about last night?" Russell had been thinking about keeping his distance from her after last night, but his body and mind couldn't help but want to get closer.He couldn't keep his distance!"I didn't!" Yasmine's voice involuntarily raised a few decibels.Russell saw that she was getting a little impatient, so he said, "Don't be angry, I let go."He slowly let go, and Yasmine pricked the needle.The needle was just about to stop
The next morning.Yasmine woke up and realized that Layne was not by her side.She heard the laughter of children outside the window, so she got out of bed and went to the window.Russell was watering the roses with Layne.Layne held the water hose with both hands, while Russell bent down and held his little hand to help him control the direction. They watched as the water splashed around, and Layne laughed heartily.Yasmine's lips curled slightly, and this scene was quite heartwarming.But the smile on her face gradually disappeared, none of these belonged to her, what was she expecting and longing for?She wanted to find out as soon as possible if the Huffman family's tragedy was related to Russell.After she finished washing up, she reapplied her previous makeup and went outside the villa to call Layne back.Children are easily dependent on and attached to people, so she wanted to keep Layne away from Russell in order
Russell's eyes were deep and dangerous as he stared at the man. "Who sent you?"The gaze was filled with a strong sense of danger, making the man's scalp tingle. He had no doubt that if he didn't tell the truth, Russell would kill him in the cruelest way possible.He confessed, "Derrick! Maddox is your Maddox, Derrick."Derrick?Russell had never heard this name before, but the surname Maddox was somewhat intriguing.He looked at the other four people and said, "Is that right?"The other four people also nodded repeatedly in agreement.Russell stood up and turned around to look at the two people still talking on the sofa, "I'm leaving, Derrick."Troy furrowed his brows, "This name sounds familiar to me. I think I've heard it somewhere before."Braeden rubbed his chin, "I feel like I've heard this name somewhere before."Russell took off his white gloves and said, "The rest is up to you guys, I'm going back first."
Russell glanced at him and said, "What's the excitement? Have you been single for too long that you become perverted at the sight of a woman?"Troy chuckled and quickly pursed his lips, lowering his head.Dalton's mind seemed to be working particularly fast. He cleared his throat and said, "Have you improved a bit and started returning to your sarcastic state?"Russell put his arm around the man's shoulder and led him up the steps, heading towards the entrance of the hospital.Yasmine glanced at Troy and asked, "Who is he?"Troy respectfully replied, "He was Mr. Russell's good friend Dalton, and this hospital was opened by him."Yasmine nodded, "So this is the standard for every male protagonist in a romance novel, a doctor friend?"Troy was speechless.Yasmine shrugged her shoulders and quickly followed.As he watched the woman enter the door, Troy burst into laughter, but as he laughed, tears welled up in his eyes.
Yasmine looked over suddenly, and the man stared ahead, gripping the steering wheel with both hands.His hands were slender, and his knuckles were distinct, just like a perfect piece of artwork.His profile was too outstanding, with contours that seemed to be outlined with charcoal, sharp and distinct.The protruding Adam's apple showcased the man's sexual tension, faintly exuding a wild scent.The dim yellow light of the streetlamp shone on his face, casting alternating shadows and highlights on his features, creating a sense of mystery.Russell glanced at her, "Did you really think so?"His voice sounded like it had been rubbed with sandpaper, with a low and magnetic tone, which was very pleasant to listen to.Yasmine stared at him, "Russell, weren't you loyal to your wife? Then why are you flirting with me?"Russell knew that he had upset her, so he stopped teasing her. "My wife wants me to live a good life."Yasmine
Yasmine didn't expect Layne to say such words. She trembled her eyelashes and held the little one's hand back."Layne, marriage between a man and a woman must be built on a foundation of love and affection. It is a sad thing for someone to become a substitute for the person who holds love in their heart, as no one can replace them."Layne nodded, "I understood."He hugged Yasmine and looked at her with blinking eyes. "Mom, actually I think you are also pitiful, not knowing who Layne's dad is. So Layne thinks it's better for you not to look for dad and just stay with uncle."He sighed, "I don't want to think anymore, my brain capacity is not enough, the adult world is really too complicated. Mom, why don't you give me a bath instead! Layne is going to sleep!""Okay."Yasmine took him into the bathroom and gave him a bath.After coming out, the little one climbed onto the dressing table and sat on the chair, swinging his little legs.
"Go back to Serene Manor?" Yasmine furrowed her brow. Derrick is now more dangerous than Russell, so going to Serene Manor is indeed a good idea, but it doesn't feel right.She cleared her throat and said, "Those people were chasing after you, what did Layne and I do?"Russell naturally guessed her thoughts, "Can't you cure me?"Yasmine lightly chuckled, "I saw you were quite normal now, maybe you didn't need any treatment after all.""That was because you were there." Russell and Yasmine's gazes collided in the rearview mirror.Yasmine averted her gaze and said, "I felt like your illness had improved for a month or two, so Layne and I would leave by then."Russell fell silent for a moment and then said, "Okay."Layne's eyes rolled around. One or two months, huh! Uncle better hurry up and become a father!Yasmine said, "Both Layne's and my belongings are at Rivulet Villa, we need to go and get them."Russell saw through