Eight Uncles' Beloved Treasure (Lily)

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.

the phone while walking to the underground car park. “Remember to call me once the Crawfords leave…” Before he could continue, he experienced total

Who are you?” Stephen screamed in agony as his

not help themselves when they considered Lilly’s unfortunate situation. Their resentment grew as they remembered Lilly’s body of

at his captors’ mercy. “Do you know who I am? I’m the President of Ador

assault. Everyone complied with his instructions, and Edward clung to the

have backed down. However, the rebar landed forcefully on his leg,

His agonizing cries rang out throughout

badly that he had to be carried into the hospital. What made matters worse was that he had

in her eyes. The woman appeared to be a worried wife, but she was secretly distraught over Lilly’s unexpected newfound identity

when Paula told her of the news yesterday. She fumed inwardly, how

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.

that he despised her presence. Hence, Debbie felt that it was safe to pin the blame on her lost child on Lilly. Little did she know that the girl was part

at 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

was completely empty

at the door. Her face lit up when she saw Gilbert enter the room. Hugh had instructed them to wait outside

I get you some breakfast?” Gilbert said

awokened by the noise and went into the room to check