Spoiled by Eight Uncles

Chapter 45

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.”

at a

much at first, but

Lilly.” Bettany sobbed

of losing Lilly finally

herself, Lilly gently patted Bettany’s

to take good care of Granny. Yet, she

Lilly did not want to be an

scene to find the adult and child locking arms and crying

He was speechless.

not too far away. He immediately stood before Bettany and Lilly in

other family members soon

branch, the parrot flapped its wings and cawed, “My, oh, my. It’s

Anthony had no words.

the ghost

a child instead

boy,” Anthony said. “No

the hand, Bettany asked, “A boy? Is he

her head.

thought it was a ghost too, but

land. While she carried him out of there, she

boy’s

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

the ground. Since the boy was still breathing,

went up to examine his breathing and heartbeat while Edward called the police

in a corner,

you have a practice case,” He said. “He

Saving a life is a doorway to

Pablo was speechless.

life is a doorway to heaven, not

amused Pablo that the little girl appeared conflicted. He decided

to offer assistance, Bettany

for Lilly to wrap her head around

not exposed to anything about saving

figure out why saving a life could take her to

“Granny, what’s a doorway?”

into her mind for simpler words. “Huh… It

not

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

life leading a path

replied, “It’s heaven, not never-never

Lilly corrected herself. “Heaven.”

taught the

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