Spoiled by Eight Uncles

Chapter 5 A Family

The rest of the Crawford brothers narrowed their eyes when they heard Anthony’s words.

Gilbert loosened his wrists and cracked his knuckles; Edward, an architectural engineer with a fiery temper and tanned skin, scoffed and grabbed a rebar from nowhere.

“We’re law-abiding citizens. How can we openly assault someone in public?” Bryson, the good-natured Captain, said gently. He interjected a nurse nearby and said, “Hello, do you have a gunny sack in the storeroom?”

The nurse stuttered, “Yeah… yeah… we have a polybag and some paper boxes in the pharmacy.” She suggested the paper boxes instead, assuming they wanted to store something.

Bryson smiled and said, “Thank you. A gunny sack will be sufficient.”

The Crawford brothers thought, a sack will be useful to beat up someone.

Meanwhile, Stephen shivered in the cold as he waited outside the VIP wards. He swore in his heart, I’ve been up all night, and it’s almost daylight. Where the hell are the Crawfords?

Richard left earlier because he could not stand the cold any longer. He reminded Stephen to stay put and demonstrate their sincerity before he left.

Spring nights were colder than winter nights. Stephen could feel the biting cold filling his lungs with every breath of the stale air. The long wait had also left him hungry and exhausted. All he wanted to do was return home, take a warm, relaxing shower, and sleep the rest of the day away.

be at. Stephen decided it was pointless

underground car park. “Remember to call me once the Crawfords leave…” Before he could continue, he experienced total darkness surrounding

hell! Who are you?” Stephen screamed in agony as his attackers landed forceful

get their hands dirty but could not help themselves when they considered Lilly’s unfortunate situation. Their resentment

“Do you know who I am? I’m the President of Ador

Everyone complied with his instructions,

of relief after his opponents appeared to have backed down. However, the rebar landed forcefully on his leg, much to his

His agonizing cries rang out throughout the

What made matters worse was that he had no idea whom was to blame and had no way of finding out. His adversaries did not

the lack of sincerity in her eyes. The woman appeared to be a worried wife, but she was secretly

fumed inwardly, how did that bastard become

young and beautiful lady like her had a good chance of finding a new husband; one who was wealthier and more powerful than Stephen. If she had a child, remarriage would be more difficult

his drunken stupor that he despised her presence. Hence, Debbie felt that it was safe to pin

spine tingled at the prospect of offending one of the four greatest families. What should I do? I’ll be in trouble if they find out the truth. I need to figure out how to

room was completely empty and deathly quiet. She was feeling insecure

Her face lit up when she saw Gilbert enter the room. Hugh had

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