Chapter 5 A Family
The rest of the Crawford brothers narrowed their eyes when they heard Anthony’s words.
Gilbert loosened his wrists and cracked his knuckles; Edward, an architectural engineer with a fiery temper and tanned skin, scoffed and grabbed a rebar from nowhere.
“We’re law-abiding citizens. How can we openly assault someone in public?” Bryson, the good-natured Captain, said gently. He interjected a nurse nearby and said, “Hello, do you have a gunny sack in the storeroom?”
The nurse stuttered, “Yeah… yeah… we have a polybag and some paper boxes in the pharmacy.” She suggested the paper boxes instead, assuming they wanted to store something.
Bryson smiled and said, “Thank you. A gunny sack will be sufficient.”
The Crawford brothers thought, a sack will be useful to beat up someone.
Meanwhile, Stephen shivered in the cold as he waited outside the VIP wards. He swore in his heart, I’ve been up all night, and it’s almost daylight. Where the hell are the Crawfords?
Richard left earlier because he could not stand the cold any longer. He reminded Stephen to stay put and demonstrate their sincerity before he left.
Spring nights were colder than winter nights. Stephen could feel the biting cold filling his lungs with every breath of the stale air. The long wait had also left him hungry and exhausted. All he wanted to do was return home, take a warm, relaxing shower, and sleep the rest of the day away.
Things became even more unbearable when he considered the cozy environment he could be at. Stephen decided it was pointless to wait any longer after another hour had passed.
on the phone while walking to the underground car park. “Remember to call me once the Crawfords leave…” Before he could continue, he experienced total darkness
Stephen screamed in agony as his
Crawford family. They did not typically get their hands dirty but could not help themselves when they considered Lilly’s unfortunate situation. Their resentment grew
captors’ mercy. “Do you know who I am? I’m
assault. Everyone complied with his instructions, and Edward clung to the rebar as he prepared to resume
backed down. However, the
rang out throughout the parking
was that he had no idea whom was to blame and
better, Stephen?” Debbie sobbed beside the man’s bedside. If he were awake, he would notice the lack of sincerity in her eyes. The
yesterday. She fumed inwardly, how did that bastard become
that she could get rid of the baby. She knew that the Hatchers were experiencing financial difficulties and that Stephen was on the verge of bankruptcy after incurring numerous debts. Debbie believed that a young and beautiful lady like her had a good chance of finding a new husband; one who was wealthier and more powerful than Stephen. If she had a child, remarriage would be more difficult for her. As a result, she needed to
drunken stupor that he despised her presence. Hence, Debbie felt that it was safe to pin the blame on her lost child on Lilly. Little did
the prospect of offending one of the four greatest families. What should I do? I’ll be in trouble if they find out the truth. I need to figure out how to keep Lilly
ward, Lilly opened her eyes once again. This time, the room was completely empty
there was a soft knock at the door. Her face lit up when she saw Gilbert enter the room. Hugh had instructed them to wait outside the ward in order to avoid crowding
Shall I get you some breakfast?” Gilbert said warmly. When Lilly nodded, he gave
noise and went into
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In Chapter 5 of the Eight Uncles' Beloved Treasure Lily Novel series, Lilly denies pushing Debbie and insists that it wasn't her fault, but Debbie defends her, saying that Lilly is still young and didn't mean it. However, Stephen Hatcher, the president of the Ador Hatcher Corporation, blames Lilly and orders her to be locked in the attic until he returns. Debbie is taken to the hospital, and Lilly is left alone in the cold and dark attic.... Will this Chapter 5 author Novelxo.com mention any details. Follow Chapter 5 and the latest episodes of this series at Novelxo.com.
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