Meredith comforted Sixteen before telling Xenia, "Sixteen likes Mr. Page and Ms. Walters. It's probably hostile toward you because it has never met you before. Are you going upstairs to look for Mr. Page? Should I go up and inform him first?"Xenia quickly shook her head. "No need."She only wanted to go upstairs and check out Grayson's living environment. Plus, she wanted to find a chance to talk with him.Xenia didn't want to call him downstairs. It would make her look ignorant. However, she couldn't go upstairs now that Sixteen was blocking her way.Although she couldn't go upstairs, she didn't want to leave just like that. Thus, she could only stay on the first floor.Meanwhile, Belle had arrived at Syl Hospital.Dorothy was already at the hospital waiting for her. Upon seeing her, Dorothy was ecstatic and personally led her to the intensive care unit.Coincidentally, Simon was there as well. Although Belle was wearing a mask, he still recognized her.However, before Simon
Dorothy replied, "We've also investigated that. However, we didn't find anything off."Belle's eyebrows were furrowed deeply. Then, she returned her focus to the patient and did another check-up on him. However, she failed to find anything useful after performing a check-up on him.Belle frowned. "We can only isolate him here for the time being. Nobody can get close to him other than the hospital staff. Let's observe him for a little more. I will study his condition after I head back.""Alright."The duo left the ward and took off their protective clothing.A middle-aged woman suddenly rushed up to them. She grabbed Belle's wrist tightly.The woman's eyes were red. "Doc, how's my husband? Is he awake yet? Can he be cured?" Her voice was choked up.Belle glanced at the middle-aged woman. However, Dorothy spoke before Belle could say anything. "She's not a doctor. She's just a nurse. I'm the doctor in charge of your husband."Belle knew that Dorothy was covering for her. "This is
The ugly woman said, "However, we could only know Dorothy's whereabouts due to the appearance of frostle pills. I really didn't expect that she would still be alive! She suffered such serious injuries back then … "No! She can't be alive! She must die! She knows about what happened back then, after all. We must find a way to deal with her quickly!" "I know." The young woman glanced at the clock on the wall. "I'm going to leave now. Take good care of yourself. Give me a call if you need anything," she said indifferently.The ugly woman was startled. "A-Are you leaving right now?'"Yes.""Are you going to Maltford?""Yes.""To find Grayson?""Yup.""However, I've heard that Grayson is already married. How do you plan to approach him?""I'll kill his wife first. Then, I'll approach him." The young woman had uttered such a ruthless reply in a relaxed manner.The ugly woman was rendered speechless.Seeing that the young woman was already heading out, she quickly called out, "Le
Grayson had a darkened expression after a while as he dragged Simon by his collar to the end of the corridor. With gritted teeth, Grayson pointed out of the window. "You'd better give me an explanation. Otherwise, I'm going to throw you out from here! I'll also take care of your funeral at that!"Simon was helpless, not knowing whether to laugh or cry. "Your wife seriously isn't sick. If you don't believe me, I can perform a comprehensive examination on her right before you."Seeing that Grayson was still suspicious, Simon added, "If I'm lying to you, I'll curse myself that Sabrina will ignore me for the rest of my life."Upon hearing that, Grayson furrowed his eyebrows. He believed Simon.Sabrina Yanez was the person that Simon cared about the most. He loved her to death. Thus, he wouldn't make jokes about matters concerning himself and Sabrina.This meant that Belle was really not sick.Grayson could finally relax. However, he soon furrowed his eyebrows again.If Belle wasn'
Simon was surprised. "I remembered you bought some half a year ago. Did it stop working so quickly?""Yup."Simon's expression turned serious. "It's not feasible for the duration of the scent to last shorter and shorter. It's like smoking and drinking. Once you get addicted to it, it's hard to quit. Next time, ask the scented sachet seller if there's anything wrong with it." Grayson always had poor sleep quality. Thus, he relied on the scented sachets to sleep for many years.The scented sachets were an unexpected purchase when he went abroad years ago. He didn't expect them to work so well, either. He even had Dorothy check its ingredients. It turned out that its ingredients were safe, only containing some sleep-aiding herbs. However, one scented sachet could last him about two to three years when he first bought it. As time went on, its duration became shorter and shorter. This time, it lasted only six months before losing its effectiveness.Before Grayson could reply, Simon
Grayson furrowed his brows. "He's talking nonsense! I didn't say anything about that!""If you didn't, why did Dr. Sylvester say you did?""He was deliberately trying to make me angry!""Aren't you guys best friends? Why did he want to anger you? What did you do to him?"Grayson furrowed his brows. "It has nothing to do with you!"Belle pursed her lips. "Since it has nothing to do with me, don't get me involved. Gossip spreads easily, but clarifications are hard to make. We have nothing to do with each other. You're not allowed to discuss me behind my back!"Grayson was rendered speechless.After saying that, Belle cleared her throat and continued, "Although you seemed to be cursing me by saying that I had a terminal illness, your attitude touched me. Thank—""Don't be so presumptuous! Although I did worry about you dying from terminal illness, it's not because I like you. I was worried that if you died, I wouldn't be able to explain it to my grandfather and your grandfather!"
Grayson discerned the sound of rats when he listened carefully.He wondered when the rats had entered their house.Grayson turned on the light, sat up and proceeded to investigate. He followed the sound and found it coming from beside the bed. Grayson was stunned.The rat-like sound was coming from Belle's mouth.After carefully observing for a while, Grayson rolled his eyes. Belle was grinding her teeth in her sleep!Grayson felt extremely disgusted and headed back to the sofa. He turned off the light and continued to lie there in contemplation. He couldn't fall asleep right now. But at least the sound of Belle grinding her teeth couldn't affect him anymore. However, Grayson couldn't help but lament about Belle. She had a poor tolerance for alcohol, had a hot temper, was disobedient, and was a lousy sleeper. She even snored and ground her teeth. How could she expect Grayson to fall in love with someone like her?"Grayson!" Belle suddenly yelled.Grayson quickly averted
Grayson's breathing grew heavier and heavier.At some point, his hands were clenched into fists, and his eyes showed a glint. As he stared at Belle lying on the bed, he was tempted to go over and subdue her. He wanted to tease her until she begged for mercy, her eyes swollen from crying.However, he ultimately restrained himself. Grayson had to consider their future if he slept with her.One should have only one partner for the entire life. Grayson was a traditional person. If he slept with her, she would have to be his wife for the rest of her life, and Grayson didn't like her.He could never love her when all she did was to piss him off. With that thought, Grayson turned toward the bathroom with a darkened expression. He went to take a cold shower.Just as Grayson entered the bathroom, his phone rang, awakening Belle.Furrowing her brows in irritation, she pulled the blanket over her head. Although she tried to ignore the sound, the phone kept ringing.Belle was annoyed.
Belle playfully reached for Sixteen again. "Come here!"Sixteen barked back, seemingly firm in his stance. "I'll cry if you don't come here, okay?" Belle then held her face in her hands and pretended to cry.Sixteen immediately calmed down as it nudged Belle's hands with its paws, trying to comfort her. Belle broke character, revealing a grin. "Are you still mad at me?"Sixteen, appeased, finally got into her arms and launched into enthusiastic licks.Grayson watched the exchange with a hint of envy. "Hey, Sixteen!"Sixteen whimpered and offered Grayson a sheepish look.Belle scolded, "Why are you scolding Sixteen? You're a bad guy!"She then petted Sixteen on its head and stood up. "Let's go! We'll get something tasty to eat! Just ignore him, okay?"Grayson was left speechless. He felt defeated by the pet dog as he watched Belle and Sixteen skip and hop into the house.Meredith had already finished preparing dinner when they arrived. She put on a gentle smile as she watched Belle
After returning to the house, Ava asked, "Why did Xenia go crazy? Wasn't she fine not long ago?"Lena wiped her hands and handed the towel back to Ava. "Someone drugged her and induced hallucinations of her worst fears. She's been on the edge ever since. After all, she did commit all sorts of misdeeds." "Someone?""Belle Walters."Ava was shocked. "Why would Belle drug Xenia?"Ava and Lena had been moving from place to place, seeking a safe hideout ever since they picked up Xenia. They had only found a relatively safe place today, so Ava finally had the chance to inquire about the details.Lena shot her a look of disgust and proceeded to ignore her question.Ava dared not press further and changed the topic. "Now that Xenia's lost her mind, can we still get her to talk?"Lena continued to ignore her and went to scribble down a prescription. She had spent the entire day with Xenia in the basement but hadn't managed to extract any useful information from her. Ava sheepishly c
Meanwhile, Ginger, too, was grappling with confusion. She'd also offered Hunter money, only to be stunned into silence by the astronomical sum in his bank statement. Compared to him, she was practically penniless. The largest amount she'd ever held was a few million Gabriel had won in the lottery—a drop in the bucket compared to Hunter's wealth."Why do you think Mr. Sanders was so wealthy?" Ginger queried, seeking Gabriel's insight.Gabriel was similarly grappling with confusion and remained quiet. However, he was preoccupied with a different mystery. His mind was consumed by the deaths of Penny and Terry. He had taken time to visit the corpses and noted the peculiarity surrounding their deaths. Their autopsies revealed unusual injuries that baffled forensics.Both victims, young adults in their prime, looked as if they'd been scared to death.Aware of Hunter's ties to the Nightwalkers, Gabriel wasn't surprised by the inheritance. Compared to the wealth amassed during the Sanders f
Belle pondered aloud, "While Hunter isn't as averse to exploring tombs as Benjamin, they share a similar disposition. Otherwise, with his expertise, he could easily be making a fortune.""The Sanders ancestors might not have been saints," Grayson conceded, "but perhaps Hunter's grandfather started a positive trend. Like Benjamin, he likely tried to shield Hunter from their legacy. A truly evil man couldn't have raised such a kind son."As Benjamin grew, he remained kind-hearted despite his timidity. And now, Hunter has grown into an upright, kind, and courageous young man. His talent for exploration makes him the pride of his lineage."Belle nodded and sighed. "Money is crucial for a comfortable life today. With what Hunter has, financial worries shouldn't trouble him. He'll be well provided for."Grayson pulled her into his arms and responded, "Don't fret. While Hunter may still be in school, he's mature for his age. He can take care of himself just fine."Belle leaned onto his s
Hunter crouched by the bed, methodically clearing away the books until a single floor tile lay exposed. Prying it open revealed a dark hole just big enough for one person. Grabbing a flashlight, he squeezed through the narrow opening and emerged into a moderately sized room of perhaps about 130 square feet. Wooden boxes, weathered with age and adorned with simple designs, filled the space.Hunter made a beeline for a particular box, brushing off the dust before prying it open. The wooden box was filled to the brim with notebooks. Hunter sat down on the floor, picked up one of the books, and started reading it.This hidden chamber and its contents were discovered by a young Hunter, seemingly guided by destiny. Hunter's father, Benjamin, had buried them, driven by a desire to safeguard their knowledge from Hunter's curious gaze. Fear had gripped Benjamin after learning about the Sanders family's history, the expertise that had seemingly drawn them toward a dangerous path. He
Nora let out a long sigh. "It's fine. Just keep it with you! I don't really need the money right away or anything. Besides, an old woman like me won't be spending much in town even if I tried."Hunter stopped Nora as she was about to leave and took a wad of money from his bag. "I have 20,000 dollars right here. It's far from the actual price, but you can keep it for now. I'll pay you the rest when I can."Nora was stunned. "Where did you get so much money?""It's the money I gathered from donations for the funeral, mostly from Ms. Belle and Mr. Grayson.""Oh, that makes sense. Here I was, wondering how you managed to get such a huge amount from donations. I can tell your friends are really kind-hearted people. You should treat them just as well as they treat you, okay? Study hard and make a name for yourself, and then you'll be able to properly repay their kindness.""Yeah, I know. Anyway, the gold nugget weighs slightly over 17 ounces. So, its worth is about 37,500 dollars. I'll pay y
As the final step of the funeral, the townsfolk gathered for a meal after Benjamin's burial. After Benjamin was buried, Belle and Ginger approached Hunter, inquiring about his plans for the future. Belle expressed her desire for Hunter to stay with her and Grayson, mentioning that their house had plenty of spare rooms. The only drawback would be that it was quite the distance from his school, but they could always arrange a driver for him.Ginger also invited Hunter to stay with her and Gabriel as their house had just finished with renovations. They also had a spare room for Hunter if he were to join their house.Hunter was genuinely touched by their offers, but he still declined them both. "I'd like to stay in my school's hostel for now. I'll think about what to do next when I graduate."Belle and Ginger recognized that they couldn't sway Hunter's decision, so they ceased their attempts to pressure him into making a choice."If you run out of space for your belongings, you ca
Hunter detailed, "I recall every person who came to offer prayers for my father... However, it was during my trip to the restroom that the dogs began barking. Upon my return, I spotted some unfamiliar footprints. Without seeing anyone there, I dismissed it. But upon hearing about Penny and Terry's deaths this morning, I began to connect the dots..."Both Gabriel and Grayson were left speechless.Gabriel exchanged a glance with Grayson before turning back to Hunter. "So, you're suggesting that the stranger who came to town also visited your house to pray for your father before departing to exact revenge on Penny and Terry for Mr. Sanders' death?""Yes.""Why didn't he meet you then?""I don't know.""Any other suspects you have in mind?"Hunter shook his head. "My father and I don't have friends other than you guys. It's just the two of us for as long as I can remember.""Could it be someone else from the Sanders family?" asked Gabriel."I don't think so. I'm an only child, and
Belle, Ginger, and the rest of the group arrived at 8:00 am. They noticed the crowd alongside police cars at the entrance to the town. The two of them then squeezed through the crowd to make it to the house as soon as they could. "What happened, Hunter?"The policemen were stunned by their sudden arrival. "Who are you?""We're Hunter's friends. You can tell us about what happened."Hunter's eyes gleamed with hope as he greeted them. "Ms. Belle and Ms. Ginger!"Grayson's car stopped in front of the town alongside a truck filled with equipment for the funeral.Without Belle and Grayson's friendship, Hunter would have had to manage all the funeral arrangements alone, and he wouldn't have had the opportunity to meet Ginger.Sam remained outside to stand guard while Grayson and Gabriel entered the Sanders family's old home.The townsfolk and the police were shocked when they saw them.They didn't recognize Grayson or Gabriel, but they could tell at a glance that they were really special peo