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.”

back,” Edgar said, the pain evident in his voice. Walking

up to cook.

up with a good solution to hide the torn shirt from Miss Sylvia and the other bodyguards.

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disinfection was too painful, so Nineteen opted for milder iodophor. The

getting out of bed, but Nineteen had no choice but to administer another shot of

antibiotics.

acting like a spoiled child, “Not bad, Sister Sylvia. I didn’t expect your Cloud View Villa’s environment to be this good. I made the right decision this

just three days. When

escort you back

“Aww, Sister Sylvia is so

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

Joan replied with a grin, and the two of them entered the Cloud View Villa, laughing.

food wafted towards Sylvia, and she instinctively glanced towards the kitchen. She had

silk shirt. The top buttons were slightly undone, revealing a glimpse of his collarbone. It seemed like he had also washed his hair, looking handsome and refreshed. His condition and complexion appeared

have improved.

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

to reveal the bandage on

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

injured, she hadn’t seen his face

expression remained impassive as she replied,

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

without hesitation. She glared at Edgar, displeased with Joan’s obvious interest in him. “Put on

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

a spoiled child. “Let’s play for a couple of days,

there’s no need to discuss