While lost in thought, Axel glanced at Liora, who sat motionless on the bed, her face cold and drained of any emotion. Her dull eyes no longer reflected her past brightness.Feeling sorry for her, Axel walked over and pulled her into his arms. "You don't have to hold back, Lia. Just cry if you want. I'm here."She leaned her forehead against Axel's chest and hoarsely whispered, "Axel.""Yeah, I'm here," Axel reassured her."Is Daddy also dead?" Liora's icy voice broke Axel's heart."I'm sorry, but I don't know." Tears welled up in Axel's eyes.Liora shifted her head and sounded even sadder."I heard what Mommy said. Uncle Neil, Uncle Kenny, and Daddy got into accidents, and it was him who did it."Axel softly patted Liora's back, offering silent comfort.Usually, Liora had the most agitated reactions, but now she didn't even shed tears. This realization made Axel panic—he was worried that something might be wrong with her mentality.Liora took a slow breath, closed her eyes,
Liora failed to comprehend Kenny's actions and took two steps forward when he turned around."Uncle Kenny..."Facing away from Liora, Kenny tightly clenched his fists and gnashed his teeth. "Goodbye, Lia. You must be good and grow up healthily.""Don't go!" Liora screamed desperately, but Kenny walked away as if he hadn't heard her.Simultaneously, Liora tried her best to catch up to Kenny, but his speed was beyond her reach. Eventually, she fell hard to the ground, her legs weakened from running.She lay with her stomach on the floor and cried loudly, "Uncle Kenny... I'm hurt. Come back and hug me. Hug me... I won't laugh at you again. You can even play with me. I'll cook for you... Sob, sob... Uncle Kenny... Come back..."Liora's desperate cries echoed in the ward, reaching everyone's ears. Despite Greta shaking her endlessly, Liora wouldn't wake up.Anxious, Tyler and Axel called after Liora, but their efforts proved futile."Uncle Kenny... Uncle Kenny..." Suddenly, Liora cr
After that, Thomas promptly returned to his car and settled into the driver's seat in a trance.He pondered on the identity of the individuals and whether they belonged to Scott's entourage.Inexplicable terror gripped his heart, though he reassured himself that Greta, Caroline, and the children were safe. Otherwise, the bodyguards wouldn't be stationed at the door.However, the perplexing aspect was why they needed to remain there, and Thomas questioned whether involving the police was necessary.After a brief moment of contemplation, he decided to contact Evan to discuss the unfolding situation, only to discover that Evan's phone was switched off.Frowning, he retrieved Reuben's contact information, which he had saved previously.Reuben answered the call, leaving Thomas baffled. "Mr. Xander—"Thomas cut him off. "Is Evan with you, Reuben?"After a pause, Reuben detailed the events that transpired in Muricia.After processing the shocking information, Thomas found it challeng
After a while, Alex's hand drooped weakly as he stared into space, failing to snap back to reality. Excruciating pain seized his entire being.Observing this, Thomas exhaled. "Help us, Alex."Alex asked, "Who's the murderer?"Thomas' pale lips trembled. "It should be Scott.""Scott," Alex mocked weakly. "I knew he wasn't that simple. Well, he's harmed and killed so many people now!""We should try to rescue Carol and the others," Thomas suggested."It's not that easy." Alex clenched his fists angrily. "I'm going to discuss it with Lucas!"Thomas nodded. "Please inform me if you come up with any methods.""Alright." Alex walked out of the cafe. For a moment, he was in a daze, watching the traffic. He had talked to Evan on the phone two days ago, but now Evan was gone. His eyes were red, but he managed to brace himself and get into the car to call Lucas.Lucas soon answered the call. "Lucas, Evan, he...""Ah? What's wrong with Evan?" Lucas was dumbfounded."He's dead."Lucas
Enraged, Draco demanded, "Who the hell are you?"Scott stood tall before Draco, looked down at him, and retorted, "My identity has nothing to do with you."At that moment, Elvira packed away the documents and approached Scott, asking, "Should we get going, Mr. Hendrix?"Scott nodded. "Yes."They headed toward the door.Draco roared, "What is that document about? Why did you make me sign it?"Scott stopped in his tracks but didn't turn around. "It's just a will."He left with Elvira while Draco kept staring in their direction.Draco wondered why the name Hendrix sounded so familiar and what was written in the will.-After leaving the prison, Scott glanced at his wristwatch. "Get the private jet ready. We're heading to Muricia.""Okay, Mr. Hendrix," Elvira replied.-Alex and Lucas arrived in Muricia at 4:30 a.m.Reuben and Julian went to receive them.After meeting up, Alex asked Reuben, "How's it going with the search team? Did they find Evan's..."Halfway through, Ale
"Okay." -When a rescue team member noticed the two women standing by the river, refraining from eating or drinking, he generously offered them his takeout.Yuliana gratefully accepted, but Bianca remained stationary, offering no response.Attempting to persuade Bianca, the man said, "Eat some, Ms. Cole. You've been standing here for a long time, and I'm afraid you'll exhaust yourself."Bianca averted her gaze and hoarsely inquired, "Is there any news?" A sigh escaped the man. "Not yet."Disappointed, Bianca kept her head hung and reluctantly uttered, "Okay."She turned to accept the takeout but suddenly trembled twice and collapsed.In a moment of panic, the man swiftly grabbed her as she fainted.Yuliana abruptly stood up and rushed over. "Call 911 now!"-Bianca was swiftly transported to the emergency room half an hour later with Yuliana at her side.Following a series of check-ups, the doctor informed Yuliana that Bianca had fainted due to extreme exhaustion and men
Enlightened, Yuliana asked, "Are you asking me to gather evidence to expose Scott's crime?""Yes, but you must be careful. It's best if you capture photos of them being held against their will. You've got to secure the evidence before we assess its usefulness," Bianca cautioned.Suddenly, Yuliana felt quite stressed, but she had to give it a try, even if it was dangerous, for the sake of Evan and her family.-Caroline opened her eyes and gazed at the blue sky outside the VIP ward window.She couldn't shake off thoughts about what Paige had once disclosed to her.Paige had warned her that something was amiss with Scott.Vexed, Caroline pondered why she hadn't chosen to believe Paige.Despite firmly believing that Scott was a nice guy, the harsh reality cut her heart open.At the same time, she wondered what had gone wrong. She couldn't comprehend why Scott would treat her loved ones in such a manner.Suddenly, she recalled something Scott had mentioned. He had told her that h
Hearing the noise, the two children stood up vigilantly.Yuliana winked at them, signaling them not to expose her. After that, she asked, "May I know who is feeling ill?"Greta snapped back to reality and immediately glanced at Liora. "The girl."Yuliana nodded and turned to close the door.The bodyguard stopped her. "What do you want?""I'm going to give her a check-up! She looks so bad, and I've got to take off her clothes to check." Yuliana sounded stern. "If you stop me, I will call the cops now."The bodyguard glanced at Liora, who looked pale and sick. The bodyguards were instructed to guard these people well and avoid any accidents, ensuring their safety and health. Hence, they couldn't stop Yuliana, or else they couldn't bear the consequences."Get it done quickly!" After that, the bodyguard slammed the door shut.Yuliana let out a sigh of relief. However, Tyler, Axel, and Greta didn't dare to act rashly.Yuliana silently took off her shoes and retrieved her phone from
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