Bettany made a decision there and then to skedaddle. “Let’s head back, Lilly.”

The mention of a ghost did not scare Lilly.

That was great. Pablo was most keen when it came to ghosts.

With Pablo levitating away, Lilly ran and chased after him. She said, “Be good, Granny. Just wait for me here.”

Bettany was not having it.

“Lilly!” Anxious, Bettany tried to keep up as she whipped out her phone to give Anthony a call.

By the time they passed the tree line, darkness had overtaken the sky.

Bettany could see Lilly ahead a moment ago, but Lilly quickly disappeared in the blink of an eye.

With an unknown bird hooted and flew by the deserted woods, Bettany was left alone, scared, and on the verge of tears.

“Lilly! Lilly!”

Bettany called out.

Following the sudden rustle among the bushes, Bettany nervously looked around and saw Lilly carrying a ghost on her back.

The ghost was covered in blood. Its drooping arms were black.

Its clothes were wet, and its hair draped over its face.

As a matter of fact, Lilly did not have a hard time piggybacking the ghost. That was why all Bettany saw was a ghost floating behind Lilly.

The thing that popped into Bettany’s head was a ghost haunting Lilly.

“Lilly…” Bettany put her hand on her chest. The quiver in her voice did not go unnoticed.

Lilly picked her head up in a daze, only realizing now that Bettany came along too. The old lady looked frightened.

She immediately ditched the ghost. Wham. The ghost fell onto the ground and let out a grunt…

That was the least of Lilly’s worries as she ran over to give Bettany a hug.

Thinking Lilly was scared, Bettany wanted to offer solace only to find the little girl comforting her instead.

“There, there, Granny. Don’t be scared.

“I’m here.”

was at a

much at first, but Lilly’s gesture made her eyes

me, Lilly.” Bettany sobbed

fear of losing Lilly finally sank

gently patted Bettany’s back. “My bad.

to take good care of Granny. Yet, she ditched Granny just

want to be

scene to find the adult

He was speechless.

not too

other family members soon

parrot flapped its wings and cawed, “My, oh, my. It’s a ghost!

Anthony had no words.

eyes, Anthony drew close and tipped the ghost

a child

a boy,” Anthony said. “No need

hand, Bettany asked, “A boy? Is

shook her

but

something about saving a life as a doorway to never-never land. While

got down and felt the boy’s

his brows. “Why is there a child in the middle

on the ground. Since the boy was still breathing, it was

breathing and heartbeat while Edward called the

corner, Pablo appeared quite

practice case,” He said. “He lost a piece of his soul. It’s a classic scenario. I’ll show

her head. “Sure. Saving a

Pablo was speechless.

is a doorway to

amused Pablo that the little girl appeared conflicted. He decided

offer assistance, Bettany was dumbfounded. “…Huh?

was hard for Lilly to wrap her head

Lilly was not exposed to anything about saving

figure out why saving a life could take

“Granny, what’s a doorway?”

mind for simpler words. “Huh… It

not easy to

it, Lilly pursued with further questions. “What’s

a life leading a path to

Bettany replied, “It’s

Lilly corrected herself. “Heaven.”

taught

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