Chapter 9 Arrived in Dawton City

Speaking of that, the old man felt complicated feelings.

“Then hurry up. Tell Betty what she needs to learn before it’s too late!” Jocelyn roared testily.

“Grandma Grey, don’t be angry. I don’t feel any pain at all.”

Betty realized that she had done something wrong and looked guilt–ridden.

“Grandma Grey, Grandpa, Grandpa Langley, I’ll be careful with what I eat in the future.”

The little girl looked at them with teary eyes in a pacifying manner.

Isabella caressed her head, knowing it wasn’t time to scold her.

“It’s good that you know you are wrong. But don’t do something so dangerous again, okay?” Isabella said.

Betty nodded obediently.

Isabella stroked her soft curly hair and then turned to the old man. “Grandmaster, what has been done can’t be undone. Please save Betty.

“I’ll keep an eye on her to ensure she won’t use the Legacy of Evil Doctors to cause any trouble.”

The old man wiped the cold sweat from his forehead again. “No. She doesn’t need me to teach her anything. What do you think those poisonous pills can do?

“They are lethal and can end the life of those who consume them instantly. A long time has passed since little Betty took them, but she’s still fine. The only explanation is that little Betty has already learned the Rhythm of Evil Doctors.”

1sabella was dumbstruck.

So were the others.

Betty’s eyes fell on each one of them, and she said meekly, “Mom, I found some human–shaped toys in the cabinet, and they are very interesting. I followed the patterns on them and played a game. It was so much fun. Look, Mom.”

Betty took out a figurine made of jade from her pajama pocket. The figure’s surface was covered with complex marks of organs and veins.

The whole thing looked like a geometric riddle.

Isabella opened her eyes wide.

game. Can you let me

girl looked

a moment, Isabella and the others were all at

one has shown such talents

but marvel at

little Betty can’t leave with you for now.

man rubbed

seemed inevitable. “Betty, Mom intended to

with your grandpa. So you

some time.”

cheek and felt terrible about leaving

words, and then she nodded in an amenable way. “Mom, don’t be sad about leaving without me. After I finish learning here,

ask her to

Isabella more reluctant

stared at Betty

her, spread her little arms, and threw herself at

her face in Isabella’s

heavy–hearted that, for one moment she had the impulse to stay

soon got the better of her, and she knew that she had

a big girl now. She has

should support her. With us around her, she will be taken good

little Ricky could stay too,” said the old man as he dabbed at the

eyes flicked between the old man and the little girl

midnight. Isabella carried her home

was waiting patiently on the bed, staring at the door

sight of Isabella and Betty, he gave a

down and planted a kiss on his cheek. “Hey, Ricky. Did you wake up

dark circles under Betty’s eyes. “Mom, what’s wrong with Betty?” he

perfunctorily just because they were

she seriously told Ricky what had happened and

what was happening, but she had to

us?”

Isabella feel a lump in

now, she never had for one second regretted bringing her

an evasive answer, Isabella nodded and said, “Yes. Mom made a mistake back then. So

Betty, you are the most adorable angels in the world. Mom

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