Falling for a Lie: My Stepbrother's Hidden Revenge

Chapter 209

Chapter 209

The silk fabric had already adhered to the wound in a large area, and the blood had dried up.

Nineteen’s hands were shaking, and he couldn’t completely remove the shirt after two attempts.

But the fleshy, bloody whip wounds on the inside were already visible.

“Oh my God! Who did this? It’s too cruel!” Nineteen exclaimed in shock.

Nineteen, who had grown up in a black market organization, was used to strict rules. It was not uncommon for inadequate members to be severely beaten or even killed.

Moreover, Edgar was different. He was clearly a pampered young master. How could he suffer such a serious injury?

Edgar stopped him from being surprised and said, “Don’t shout, close the door and windows, and draw the curtains. If you can’t remove the shirt, apply a hot towel to it for a while.”

“Alright, alright,” Nineteen quickly complied, hurrying to the bathroom to get a hot towel.

Applying a hot towel to the wound caused a sharp, needle–like pain once again.

Edgar’s body trembled violently, cold sweat pouring down like rain, and his grip deforming the pillow.

Although Nineteen didn’t often get beaten, he had experience in administering medical aid. He took an anti–inflammatory lozenge from the medicine cabinet and placed it in Edgar’s mouth. He then brought a

basin of water to help clean the blood off his back, removing the soiled bandage.

“Mr. Fallen, who did this? Who dares to touch you, apart from Miss“” Nineteen widened his pupils and

asked softly, “It’s not actually a lady, is it?”

Edgar felt dizzy and buried his face in the blanket, not bothering to respond.

Nineteen pondered for a moment but realized something was amiss. “It shouldn’t be Miss. If it were her, you wouldn’t have let me handle the wound quietly.”

the pain evident in his voice. Walking was particularly painful due to the injury on his lower back, yet he still insisted on

up to cook.

good solution to hide the torn shirt from Miss Sylvia and the other bodyguards. He discreetly tucked it under the bed, concealing it for the time

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too painful, so Nineteen opted for milder iodophor. The burns on the middle of Edgar’s back

but Nineteen had no choice but to administer

antibiotics.

around Sylvia and acting like a spoiled child, “Not bad, Sister Sylvia. I didn’t expect your Cloud View Villa’s environment

“It’s fine, just three

back to

pouted, “Aww, Sister Sylvia

avoid any more trouble like we had at the bar today. If you want to stay

the two of

food wafted towards Sylvia, and she instinctively glanced

heard the sound and emerged from the kitchen. Sylvia noticed that he had changed into a dark black silk shirt. The top buttons were slightly undone, revealing a

have improved.

Have you taken your cold medicine?” Sylvia’s voice remained as cold as ever, but her concern for him

to check on my injuries, so I didn’t wear it,” Edgar explained, pulling his shirt to reveal the bandage on his back. “I did sustain a minor injury earlier, but it’s

while Joan couldn’t take her eyes off Edgar. She studied his face intently and remarked, “Sister Sylvia, who is

the bar after Edgar was injured, she hadn’t seen his face until now. His appearance captivated

remained impassive as she replied, “He’s my servant.”

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servant?” Joan’s eyes lit up. “Can you lend

She glared at Edgar, displeased with Joan’s obvious

his shirt, deliberately ignoring Joan’s

a spoiled child. “Let’s play for a couple

there’s no need to discuss