Eight Uncles' Beloved Treasure (Lily)

Chapter 6 My Master

Lilly looked around, yet she still saw only an empty room. “Who are you?” she asked in a shaking voice.

“I’m your master,” the voice answered calmly.

The little girl scowled at the absurd response. “I don’t have a master,” she said firmly.

Suddenly, a shadowy figure sat in the chair next to the bed. The young man, dressed in a white robe, was not visible to the rest. He had blood-red lips, piercing grey eyes, and a high nose. He exuded a cold, sinister aura.

The man glared at the little girl before him and thought, I thought she was going to be an ignorant dumb child. It seems like it isn’t that easy to fool her…

“Tulip.” Before he could continue, Lilly hissed, “My name is not Tulip. I’m Lilly.”

The man rubbed his chin and said, “I’m really your master. Your mum asked me to be your master when she was still around.”

“No, she won’t,” Lilly protested. She did not believe her mother would give her up to a stranger.

The man was speechless at her denial. When Jean was about to die, she saw him and begged him to protect Lilly and the Crawfords. The little girl was only two years old then and could not see his spiritual body. However, the fact remains that he was her master! When Lilly was on the verge of death two days ago, she could finally hear his voice. Nonetheless, she refused to believe his words.

The man rubbed his nose and stated, “Jean Crawford is your mother, and you are Lilly Hatcher. I know who you are.”

Lilly pursed her lips and retorted, “Everyone knows that.”

What a clever young lady. The Hatchers would never be able to bully her if it weren’t for her petite stature and desire to be loved.

can do the ceremonious activities. My

I am because I wasn’t born in your era. However, I’m a talented man. I can teach you many things,

men perish?” Lilly inquired. When she realized her question had met with silence, she asked again, “If you’re as capable as you said, how

you’re really my master, why did you leave me alone?” Nobody cared about her since her mother died, not even when

I’ll protect you,” Pablo stated solemnly. His face hardened, and he offered no further explanation. Lilly bit

later. This is my welcome gift for you.” He had rushed to see Lilly and

her wrist. The room fell silent once again. She looked around but saw no one. To her surprise, her aching body felt better, and her heart

Finally, she was well enough to return

Given the severity of her injuries, I expected it to take three months,”

glued to the

patted her head gently. “What’s this?” He pointed to the red string and asked curiously. He did not

head and asked,

on to a worn-out rabbit stuffed animal. He quickly wiped the snow off the little girl and emptied her bag to get her ready for the emergency room.

Lilly? I’m afraid that it’s gone,” Gilbert spoke gently. He quickly added, “I can get you a brand new rabbit toy. I’m going to buy it right

eyes started to redden. She tried desperately to stop the tears from streaming down

the only thing Mommy had

room and saw Gilbert and a

left her rabbit at the Hatcher Mansion,” Gilbert said innocently. He did not want to admit the rabbit was gone for good for

get you a brand new toy, Lilly. Don’t be upset.” He was more than capable

only gift Jean left for Lilly,” Gilbert said, shaking his

still at the Hatcher Mansion. If it wasn’t, he swore to dig through

to go too, Uncle Anthony!” Lilly said. Apart from the rabbit, she