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.”

up. I need to cook before Sylvia comes back,” Edgar said, the pain evident in his voice. Walking was particularly painful due to the injury

up to cook.

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

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Nineteen opted for milder iodophor. The burns on the middle of

of bed, but Nineteen had no

antibiotics.

lively girl. They scanned the entire Cloud View Villa, with Joan wrapping her arms around Sylvia and acting like a spoiled child, “Not bad, Sister Sylvia. I didn’t expect your Cloud View Villa’s environment to be this good.

remained unaffected, her tone stern. “It’s fine, just three days.

back to S

Sylvia is so

trouble like we had at the bar today. If you want to stay here for a

got it!” Joan replied with a grin, and the two of them entered

door, the aroma of food wafted towards Sylvia, and she instinctively glanced towards the kitchen. She had instructed Edgar to rest, so why was

undone, revealing a glimpse of his collarbone. It seemed

have improved.

you taken your cold medicine?” Sylvia’s voice remained as cold as ever,

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 been treated

She studied his face intently and remarked, “Sister Sylvia, who is he? He looks so handsome! Your

was injured, she hadn’t seen his face until now. His appearance captivated her

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

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you lend him to me for a few

way,” Sylvia immediately refused without hesitation. She glared at Edgar, displeased with Joan’s obvious interest

and quickly buttoned up his shirt, deliberately ignoring Joan’s presence

a spoiled child. “Let’s play for a

no need to discuss it.”