Eight Uncles' Beloved Treasure (Lily)

Chapter 8 Unworthy to Be Lilly’s Mother

Lilly looked around the garden and shouted, “Polly!”

A loud squawk was heard, followed by the flight of a colorful parrot out of the woods. However, after flying one round around Lilly, it quickly flew back into the trees.

“Polly is scared of you, Uncle Gilbert,” the little girl whispered, motioning for Gilbert to remain silent. Her large watery eyes and endearing actions made her look adorable. He looked at the garden and suggested, “Lilly, why don’t I send someone to catch Polly so we can bring it home?”

She frowned and shook her head. “No.” As though worried that the parrot was eavesdropping, she checked her surroundings, she added, “We can’t catch Polly because it will be scared. It’s a good bird.”

Even though Lilly’s rationale amused Gilbert, he nodded and agreed to her plan.

“Don’t move, Uncle Gilbert,” the little girl tapped on his shoulder and instructed. She then walked into the garden and called for Polly once more.

“A Dumb Dumb! A Dumb! Dumb!” Polly sat on the tree branch and chirped.

Lilly chided, “Uncle Gilbert isn’t a Dumb Dumb, Polly.”

“A Bad Dog! A Bad Dog!” Polly chirped once more.

“Uncle Gilbert isn’t a Bad Dog,” the little girl explained. Gilbert was speechless at the incredulous conversation.

she heard a sound. When she turned to look at the source of the noise, she noticed a pair of familiar eyes staring back at her. When Lilly was about to flee, Debbie grabbed her arm and said,

her cries. “Aren’t you happy

face and said with a look of menace,

little girl struggled to break free from Debbie’s clutches. Debbie thought furiously, since

I’m still willing to care for you?” Debbie hissed. She looked different from when

head anxiously, Debbie continued, “You said you didn’t push me. But why would I fall if it weren’t for your sudden appearance? You should be responsible for my baby’s death. I’m in a miserable state. If your uncles asked about the incident, you

effortless to force her to follow instructions. However,

patience. She’s such a

“You’re a disobedient child, Lilly. If you continue to act so stubbornly,

The Crawfords will unquestionably believe Lilly’s story. I can’t let her ruin my reputation; I’m still planning to seduce

could keep the parents in the dark. Intrigued by the ingenuity of the idea, she cautioned, “I’m warning you, Lilly. It

immediately slapping the girl.

the little girl’s hand approaching, she sneered inwardly, her limps

the marsh before she realized it. Gilbert had arrived and picked Lilly up right away. The latter looked at her palm and then at Gilbert, wondering who

he kicked hard enough to knock Debbie to the ground. He wondered if his eyes had been

dare you hit Lilly,” Gilbert snarled. He fixed his gaze on Debbie as he carried

said meekly, “This must be a misunderstanding, Mr. Gilbert.

“You aren’t worthy to be Lilly’s mother!” He covered Lilly’s ears and

“Ahh!” she cried in pain when Gilbert