Reese did not know what Liora was up to, but he did not wish to waste her energy anymore. Thus, he leaned over and carried Liora to the last lecture hall. Meanwhile, Kenny had already weakened Fiery Red substantially through his beating. He glanced at Fiery Red and the other spirits warningly before following Reese and Liora. Those spirits dared not follow Liora in Kenny's presence. Reese carried Liora to the entrance of the last lecture room and kicked the door open. There was no furniture in the lecture hall, but it was covered in thick dust, emitting an ineffable smell.Liora patted Reese's arm, beckoning him to put her down. Reese did as he was told and helped Liora to stand. Enduring the intense pain in her back, Liora gnashed her teeth and walked to the middle of the hall slowly. She pulled out a charm and chanted slowly. Then, she placed it on the ground and touched the dusty floor. Liora's entire body shuddered after a few seconds. Soon afterward, her body
The nurse walked out of the emergency room in haste after taking on the task. The three Jordan brothers and Reese were waiting outside the emergency room. Noticing the nurse, Tyler immediately approached and asked anxiously, "How is my sister, miss?"The nurse said, "She is experiencing massive blood loss. The skin around her wounds is turning black and even oozing black blood. I'm going to the blood bank now. We can't waste any more time!"The nurse ran away anxiously. Their faces turned pale upon hearing that. Reese clenched his fist tightly. "I'm sorry, it's my fault…"Tyler glared at Reese and shouted, "What's the point of apologizing now? You need to tell me what exactly happened here!"Reese pursed his lips tightly. "I think the wounds are caused by those spirits, that's all."Tyler wanted to speak more, but Axel stopped him. "Ty, now is not the time to be angry. Since it's a spirit-inflicted injury, her body must be stained with ghostly energy too. Moreover, the nur
After ending the call, Tyler called his subordinate to send a helicopter for Yelena right away. Soon afterward, he sent a bodyguard to get some glutinous rice. "Glutinous rice? What for?" Axel asked Tyler in confusion. Tyler told them about Yelena's advice. Their eyes widened in shock. Isaac almost burst into tears. "That's going to hurt so much! Lia is really sensitive to pain!""This is the only way!" Tyler barked.Isaac was frightened by Tyler's rage. Reese collapsed into the chair upon hearing Tyler's remark. He hadn't anticipated Liora suffering such a severe injury to her back tonight. If he had known, he never would have taken her there!Pain and guilt twisted in Reese's heart as he gazed at the emergency room.He was determined to do whatever it took to ensure Liora's survival and safety!He decided that he would repay what he owed her for the rest of his life!-Half an hour later, the bodyguard brought over a large sack of glutinous rice. Tyler ordered a
Andrew followed Tyler's order and grabbed a scalpel to remove the rotting flesh from Liora's back.Liora writhed in agony with every scrape, her body twitching uncontrollably in pain.Tears streamed down her face incessantly. Tyler could not stand it anymore and shoved away the nurse. He got down on his knees next to Liora and held her hand tightly. "Lia, I'm here. Just bear with it for a while more so you can get better!"The frequency of Liora screaming in pain reduced despite her eyes still being closed as if she could hear Tyler. She bit her lower lip tightly, and her face was ghastly pale from the blood loss.Tyler would think that Liora was already dead if not for her reaction. He felt heartbroken that he failed to share his sister's pain. Isaac was sobbing profusely and hugging Axel, too scared to see Liora's tragic condition. Axel could not attend to both sides, so he patted Isaac's back while keeping an eye on Liora's condition. Reese stood over there, his eyes b
"Isaac, let's not talk about this now. Lia is our priority now. On the other hand, we still haven't informed our parents yet," Axel said. Isaac objected immediately, "Don't inform them! Notifying them would imply that Lia is…"He could not bring himself to say the rest. "Where is the helicopter?" Reese asked Tyler. Tyler checked his watch. "It takes six hours to fly there, so the helicopter is probably halfway there by now."Everyone felt suffocated when they heard Tyler's words. They wondered if Liora could survive for so long when her vital signs were so unstable. -Time passed, and the duty nurses came in to check on Liora's condition one after another. The sky went from dark to light, heralding the break of dawn. Just as everyone was waiting anxiously, Tyler's phone suddenly rang. He grabbed his phone and saw his bodyguard calling, so he picked up. "Speak."The bodyguard said, "Sir, we've reached the top floor of the hospital. Where are you? We're bringing the lady
"Bite your finger until it bleeds," Yelena instructed. Even though Isaac did not understand the reason, he obediently bit his finger until it was bleeding.Yelena brushed a dab of his blood on Liora's forehead, philtrum, and chin with his finger.Isaac was all confused. "What is this for?"Yelena said, "She lost a small portion of her soul to the spirits. I need your pure blood to frighten those spirits.""Lost to the spirits?" Isaac was confused. Yelena asked, "Tell me, child. How did your sister lose consciousness?"Isaac told Yelena what Reese had told them earlier. Yelena said, "So, Lia used the charm to detach a part of her soul to sense certain things. However, those spirits are hovering around her soul now."Isaac's eyes widened in shock. "So, the spirits that hurt Lia are still bothering her?""Yes."Isaac asked anxiously, "Can I destroy those spirits with my pure blood so I can help to wake up Lia?""What are you going to do? Even if you go over with Lia's charm
Liora opened her palm. The outline of the charm was vague, but she could feel its intense energy. She took a deep breath and stood up. After sensing her movement, the spirits glanced at her. Liora turned to look at them and felt the same feeling that stopped her from leaving again!Suppressing the fear, Liora braced herself to walk out of the door.The closer she got to the door, the more intense the gloomy presence became—she felt as if her soul was being crushed. "Don't be scared, Lia!""Try to walk out, Lia! They won't hurt you!""Lia! Axel, Ty, Mr. Gates, and I are waiting for you!"Αfter hearing their voices, Liora shed tears. She gnashed her teeth and continued to stride toward the door, which seemed so close yet remained out of reach. She took a deep breath, raised her hand with the charm, and attempted to walk closer. This time, the spirits all turned to look at her. They rushed forward in unison when they sensed Liora was about to touch the door. Sensing t
Fear and worry flooded Reese's mind, making it impossible for him to sleep. He opened his eyes and looked at the sky through the skylight. Reese could not help Liora in her profession, so he wondered if he could help out in her safety. He thought about it before he grabbed his phone to text Tyler. Reese: [Can you tell me where Ms. Yelena is staying?]Soon, Tyler texted Yelena's hotel and room number. Reese: [Thank you, my friend.]Tyler sneered.Tyler: [I haven't settled the score with you over Lia's predicament.]Reese: [I'll accept any punishment you deem necessary. It was my mistake, and I'll take responsibility for it.]There was no reply from Tyler afterward.Reese did not send another text, so he started the car and drove to the hotel. -Half an hour later, Reese arrived at the door of Yelena's room. He pondered briefly before knocking on the door. Soon, he heard a response. "Coming."Yelena opened the door and was surprised to find Reese. "Are you the lad fro
Reese winced in pain. "Alright, ma'am. I guess I can read your mind? Be gentle!"Liora relaxed her grip at last. "Right, when are we going to that place you mentioned previously?""There's no rush. Your body isn't up for constant actions now. What if you get hurt by those harmful spirits again? I've already committed myself to you out of guilt. If it happens again, I won't have anything else to offer."Liora chuckled. "You make it sound like I'm desperate for your compensation.""What's wrong with that? I'm a strong, handsome man, and everyone loves me!" said Reese, displeased.Liora was astounded by his narcissism.She took a deep breath and said, "Reese.""Hmm?"Liora said, "In truth, I'm not the best choice to be your partner because of my profession. Those spirits may bother me from time to time. I'm the complete opposite of Isaac because of my negative physique.""What happens when you have a negative physique?""Spirits will be drawn to bother me and might cause me a lo
Reese and Isaac couldn't perceive the spirit, but they witnessed a dark mist dissipating before them.Isaac asked in astonishment, "What's happening, Lia?"Liora turned and answered, "The female spirit didn't want to move on, so her soul has been dissolved.""Dissolved? Do you mean her soul has been destroyed?" asked Reese. Liora nodded and looked around. "Uncle Kenny, please help me find the six spirits."Kenny took on the task and brought those fearful spirits in just a few minutes. Liora asked, "Do you want to choose the same option as her or come with me to Cross Chapel?""Cross Chapel!""We would have left long ago if we weren't trapped here by her threats!""She wouldn't let us go even in death. Aren't our lives worth anything?"After Fiery Red was gone, these spirits began to complain in anger.Liora was infuriated by their complaints. "How dare you criticize her! She may be responsible for your deaths, but what about you then? Do you think you bear no responsibil
"That's easy for you to say! Those who caused my death may have become spirits, but I still want to stop them from moving on!" Fiery Red barked. Liora frowned. "So, you're implying that those six students caused your death?""Why would I kill them otherwise?"Liora said, "It's time to let them go now that they've faced your revenge. Keeping them trapped is like trapping yourself. Why bother?""Allowing them to move on is letting them off too lightly!" Fiery Red roared. Liora said, "Your obsession is too strong and is keeping you trapped here. You're constantly hurting yourself with painful memories. If you move on properly, it will be a kind of liberation from your past.""Don't preach to me! I'll make it simple for you. It's either you die or my soul gets destroyed!" Fiery Red snapped. She was about to attack Liora just as she finished her sentence. Liora was planning to call out to Isaac when a figure suddenly showed up. Kenny rushed over and blasted away Fiery Red."Y
Tyler did not comment further upon hearing Liora's reply. In the evening, Isaac returned home from school to find Liora already there. He hurried over, brimming with excitement. "You're back, Lia! How are you feeling? Have you recovered from your injuries?"Isaac's smile stretched from ear to ear.Liora glanced at Isaac meaningfully and said, "Please do me a favor tonight, Isaac."Isaac nodded repeatedly. "Sure, are we heading to the campus?"Liora looked at Isaac in astonishment. "Are you not scared anymore?"The smile on Isaac's face faded slowly. "Spirits are scary, but I don't want to see you bullied by them again, Lia. I wanted to destroy those spirits on the same day after seeing you suffer. However, they told me to respect your decision, so I didn't do that."Liora caressed Isaac's head affectionately. "You've grown, Isaac. You know how to look out for me now."Isaac took Liora's hand and held her hand tightly in his own. "Lia, I've always cared about you. Next time you
Reese said, "Yes, you have been in love with her for 15 years and have invested a lot of time for her. However, haven't you noticed that Lia is a very rational person? As soon as she figures things out, she can move on immediately."Chester's breathing became irregular. He took two deep breaths shakily while staring at Reese. "Yes, she is more sensitive and rational than anyone else."Reese said, "I'm going to give you another analogy. If Lia chooses to be with me, what are you going to do?""Nothing. I said before that I'd respect Lia's choice no matter what. Similarly, you don't have to worry about anything else. I won't harbor any resentment because of love," Chester replied. Reese said, "In other words, you'll continue to be friends with Lia even if we end up together, is that right?"Chester frowned. "Lia and I are friends. If we can't be together, our relationship will remain the same as before. You like Lia, but you can't stop me from being friends with her, Reese."Reese
Reese raised his right arm and said, "My entire right arm was covered in blood at the time. I watched the removal of rotten flesh from your back with my own eyes. I couldn't sleep peacefully for days.""That's easy! Just get the doctor to prescribe sleeping pills to you. You will be able to sleep better, right?" Liora said while giggling. Reese crouched down next to the bed, smiling. "Lia, are you mad at me?"Liora was confused. "Mad at you? For what?"Reese scratched his nose. "If I didn't take you there, you wouldn't have gotten injured."Liora took a glance at him, astounded. "This has nothing to do with you taking me there. It's the ignorant spirits. I'll deal with them all once I recover!""You still want to go back there?" Reese exclaimed. "Yes, of course! Hades will be delighted if I can send the seven spirits to him," Liora said. Reese looked at the joyous smile on Liora's face, feeling guilty. "I was hoping that you'd scold me instead of talking to me so casually."
Reese sent away Tyler and the other, surging them to get some rest while he remained seated, his gaze fixed on Liora.She slept peacefully, her chest rising and falling slowly with each breath. Meanwhile, a nurse approached. Reese noticed her and hastily stood up. "Hello, nurse."The nurse asked, "How can I help you?"Reese said, "May I inquire when Liora can be transferred out of the ICU?"The nurse said, "I'm not too sure about that. It depends on the healing of her wounds and vital signs. She has the most extensive wound that I've ever seen on a girl. She might end up with scars…"The nurse opened the door and walked inside upon saying that. Reese was overwhelmed by a sense of guilt as he thought of the debt he owed to Liora. He knew he could never fully repay it in this lifetime.-Three days later, Liora was transferred out of the ICU.After learning about the incident, Caroline and Evan rushed to the hospital. They were heartbroken to see Liora lying prone on the be
Fear and worry flooded Reese's mind, making it impossible for him to sleep. He opened his eyes and looked at the sky through the skylight. Reese could not help Liora in her profession, so he wondered if he could help out in her safety. He thought about it before he grabbed his phone to text Tyler. Reese: [Can you tell me where Ms. Yelena is staying?]Soon, Tyler texted Yelena's hotel and room number. Reese: [Thank you, my friend.]Tyler sneered.Tyler: [I haven't settled the score with you over Lia's predicament.]Reese: [I'll accept any punishment you deem necessary. It was my mistake, and I'll take responsibility for it.]There was no reply from Tyler afterward.Reese did not send another text, so he started the car and drove to the hotel. -Half an hour later, Reese arrived at the door of Yelena's room. He pondered briefly before knocking on the door. Soon, he heard a response. "Coming."Yelena opened the door and was surprised to find Reese. "Are you the lad fro
Liora opened her palm. The outline of the charm was vague, but she could feel its intense energy. She took a deep breath and stood up. After sensing her movement, the spirits glanced at her. Liora turned to look at them and felt the same feeling that stopped her from leaving again!Suppressing the fear, Liora braced herself to walk out of the door.The closer she got to the door, the more intense the gloomy presence became—she felt as if her soul was being crushed. "Don't be scared, Lia!""Try to walk out, Lia! They won't hurt you!""Lia! Axel, Ty, Mr. Gates, and I are waiting for you!"Αfter hearing their voices, Liora shed tears. She gnashed her teeth and continued to stride toward the door, which seemed so close yet remained out of reach. She took a deep breath, raised her hand with the charm, and attempted to walk closer. This time, the spirits all turned to look at her. They rushed forward in unison when they sensed Liora was about to touch the door. Sensing t