Edmund was about to follow Lucas out, but Beatrice grabbed his arm to stop him. “Stay here with us, Edmund.”

“Umm, I don’t think…” said Edmund awkwardly.

At that moment, all Lucas could think about was Corinne’s condition, so he did not realize Edmund did not follow him out.

As soon as Lucas was out of earshot, Beatrice asked, “Edmund, tell me the truth now! How did Lucas injure his foot? Is it serious?”

Edmund did not want to worry Beatrice by leaving her there, even though the room they were in was not a real morgue but a room the hospital set up to look like one. It had been left unused for many years, so it was quite dank and dark. It was not the best place to leave two elderly people with frail health.

and he’ll be good as new. Besides, he’s not the type to take his health lightly. There’s really no need for

me the roundabout, Edmund. I’m asking you how

“Uh…”

would kill him if he told Beatrice the truth. Still,

place has bad energy, and I’m worried you and Mister

tell me this instant what happened to Lucas’ foot! We’re not

Miss Rosie orchestrated another hit-and-run on Corinne before this. Three days ago, when Mister

himself got hurt in the process. He forbade me to tell you what happened because he was worried you’d blame Miss

felt there

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255