Eight Uncles' Beloved Treasure (Lily)

Chapter 44

Chapter 45 Carrying a Ghost Back

Bettany made a decision there and then to skedaddle. “Let’s head back, Lilly.”

The mention of a ghost did not scare Lilly.

That was great. Pablo was most keen when it came to ghosts.

With Pablo levitating away, Lilly ran and chased after him. She said, “Be good, Granny. Just wait for me here.”

Bettany was not having it.

“Lilly!” Anxious, Bettany tried to keep up as she whipped out her phone to give Anthony a call.

By the time they passed the tree line, darkness had overtaken the sky.

Bettany could see Lilly ahead a moment ago, but Lilly quickly disappeared in the blink of an eye.

With an unknown bird hooted and flew by the deserted woods, Bettany was left alone, scared, and on the verge of tears.

“Lilly! Lilly!”

Bettany called out.

Following the sudden rustle among the bushes, Bettany nervously looked around and saw Lilly carrying a ghost on her back.

The ghost was covered in blood. Its drooping arms were black.

Its clothes were wet, and its hair draped over its face.

As a matter of fact, Lilly did not have a hard time piggybacking the ghost. That was why all Bettany saw was a ghost floating behind Lilly.

The thing that popped into Bettany’s head was a ghost haunting Lilly.

“Lilly…” Bettany put her hand on her chest. The quiver in her voice did not go unnoticed.

Lilly picked her head up in a daze, only realizing now that Bettany came along too. The old lady looked frightened.

She immediately ditched the ghost. Wham. The ghost fell onto the ground and let out a grunt…

That was the least of Lilly’s worries as she ran over to give Bettany a hug.

Thinking Lilly was scared, Bettany wanted to offer solace only to find the little girl comforting her instead.

“There, there, Granny. Don’t be scared.

“I’m here.”

Bettany was at a loss for words.

but Lilly’s gesture made her eyes well

Lilly.” Bettany

fear of losing Lilly

herself, Lilly gently patted Bettany’s back. “My bad.

promised Mom to take good care of Granny.

not want to be an irresponsible

to the scene to find the

He was speechless.

to them and spotted the ghost not too far away. He

family

a nearby tree branch, the parrot flapped its wings and cawed, “My, oh, my.

Anthony had no words.

drew close and tipped the ghost with his toes to turn it

be a child instead

a boy,” Anthony said. “No need to be

by the hand, Bettany asked, “A boy?

shook her

but she realized it

saving a life as a doorway to never-never land. While she carried him

down and felt the boy’s pulse

a child in the middle of

Crawford brothers examined the child on the ground. Since the boy was still breathing, it was

to examine his breathing and heartbeat while Edward

in a corner, Pablo appeared

you have a practice case,” He said. “He

Saving a life is a doorway to never-never

Pablo was speechless.

a doorway

it amused Pablo that the little girl appeared conflicted.

assistance, Bettany was dumbfounded.

hard for Lilly to wrap her head

she was with the Hatcher, Lilly was not exposed to anything about

not quite figure out why saving a life could take her to

“Granny, what’s a doorway?”

mind for simpler words. “Huh… It means a path

was not easy

Lilly pursued with further

a life leading

replied, “It’s

Lilly corrected herself. “Heaven.”

earnestly taught the

Lilly listened intently.

end, the girl got it straight that saving a life was a

Lilly found out that Pablo did it on

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