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.

turned to look at the source

muffle her cries. “Aren’t you happy

said with a look of menace, “I don’t like that attitude of yours, Lilly. I’m still

struggled to break free from Debbie’s clutches. Debbie thought furiously, since when is the little brat so

me like this when I’m still willing to care for you?” Debbie

you didn’t push me. But why would I fall if it weren’t for your sudden appearance? You should be responsible

thinking it would be effortless to force her to follow instructions. However, Lilly bit her lip and remained silent. She refused to admit to

thought, Lilly is testing my patience. She’s such a useless brat who refuses to listen. This is

If you

and no one observed what caused me to fall. The Crawfords will unquestionably believe Lilly’s story. I can’t let her ruin my reputation; I’m still planning

teacher could keep the parents in the dark. Intrigued by

hard on the hand, much to her astonishment. She let out a yell before immediately slapping the girl. Just as her palm landed squarely on Lilly’s face,

she sneered inwardly, her limps is so short and powerless. Does

launched into the marsh before she realized it. Gilbert had arrived and picked Lilly up right away. The latter looked at her palm

himself the same question, as he did not feel like he kicked hard enough to knock

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

was present. She waved her hand and said meekly, “This must be a misunderstanding, Mr. Gilbert. Why will I hit Lilly? I’m her

Lilly’s mother!” He covered Lilly’s ears and placed

she stared in dread at the approaching man. “Ahh!” she cried in pain when Gilbert pinned her face down on the ground with his shoe. The rough edges ripped at her skin