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.”

Sylvia comes back,” Edgar said, the pain evident in his voice. Walking was particularly painful

up to cook.

of distress. He sighed, unable to come up with a good solution to hide the torn shirt from Miss Sylvia and the other bodyguards. He discreetly tucked it under the bed, concealing

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iodophor. The burns on the

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

antibiotics.

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. I made the right decision this time! Let’s stay here for a few more

stern. “It’s fine, just three days. When the time

back to S

Sister Sylvia is so heartless.”

avoid any more trouble like we had at the bar today. If you want to stay here for a few days, you have to behave

a grin, and the two of

they opened the 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 like he had also washed his hair, looking handsome and refreshed. His condition and complexion appeared to

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

back at night 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 been treated with medicine,

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

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

impassive as she replied,

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eyes lit up. “Can you lend him to

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

quickly buttoned up his shirt, deliberately ignoring Joan’s presence as he went upstairs.

a spoiled child. “Let’s play

there’s no need