Liliana quickly buried her face in the snow. She didn’t want her parents to see her grotesque appearance. Deep down, she was still a deprived child, craving love and affection. She had a heart, and she still wanted to be loved, to receive her parents’ affection. She was afraid that her horrifying appearance would horrify her parents. Since she was adopted, she had always played the role of a perfect, diligent, and kind child in front of her parents. She excelled in her studies, was obedient, diligent, compassionate, and graduated as an outstanding doctor and veterinarian. The façade she had created for her parents was perfect. She didn’t want her parents to see her in a red dress, with pale, white skin like this! She really didn’t want to!So, Liliana completely buried her face in the cold snow, enduring the freezing temperatures. It was worth it, as long as it made the Duke and Duchess Armstrong satisfied.The Duke and Duchess Armstrong hurried over, passing by Liliana as they ran to
The scene horrified everyone present before them. They couldn’t believe their eyes as Liliana was shedding her skin right in front of them. She appeared far more terrifying than their wildest imaginations.“Oh my God, what kind of creature is she?” Etham stared at Liliana in shock. He had gone from one surprise to another today, starting with Liliana’s true identity, the revelation that the Armstrong family had used her as a puppet to endure pain for Daisy, and now witnessing this skin-shedding transformation. If he had been a coward, he might have passed out. The sight was truly horrific.Daisy was equally horrified. She couldn’t believe her sister had transformed into this. Now Daisy finally understood why Liliana had said that there was no turning back. Everything had gone too far, and neither Daisy nor Liliana could return to their previous lives.Jonas stood by, his eyes unseeing, but he could clearly sense what was happening around him. A moment ago, what he had been holding und
In the cornfield, Liliana struggled and sank deeper. This place had been abandoned for many years and had now become her makeshift prison.“Damn it, you miserable bunch! Did you think you could lock me up here?” Liliana angrily yelled. Everything had seemed to end. She was almost done dealing with Jonas, and once Jonas was taken care of, there would be no one to stop her from doing whatever she pleased. But here comes Seventh, ruining everything for her! The more she thought about it, the angrier she became, and the angrier she got, the more she struggled. Half of Liliana’s body had sunk deeply into the muck, and it seemed like she couldn’t control herself, thrashing in the mud.“Run, run fast!” Seventh shouted up. He couldn’t know how long he could keep Liliana here; this cornfield was only a temporary prison. In just a little while, Liliana would escape, and then she would kill those above, leaving them with no way out.Jonas and the others above panicked. They couldn’t defeat Lilia
“That’s right, at Seventh’s house,” Karl quickly turned to look at Jonas.Jonas nodded in acknowledgment. Seventh’s house was quite a distance away, and they had too much to deal with in their current dire situation.“Karl, you go to Seventh’s house, but be careful not to let anyone tamper with that lantern!” Jonas hastily said.“What about you? You’re not thinking of staying here to deal with that female ghost, are you?” Karl asked, while holding back tears. Last time, Jonas told him to run, leaving Jonas to handle Liliana on his own. Karl could trust that before, but not anymore. In a direct confrontation, Jonas wasn’t a match for Liliana. She had layers of skin to protect her, and Jonas was just a regular human being. Not to mention, Jonas was already injured, and staying here to hold Liliana off would be like delivering himself into her hands.“No, I won’t let you stay here alone!” Karl cried out, sobbing as he held onto Jonas’s leg. If Jonas went, he would go with him, and if Jon
Less than five minutes later, Jonas and Seventh had arrived at Seventh’s house. They hastily pushed the door open and stepped inside. What met their eyes was the sight of Karl desperately trying to reach the giant lantern.Karl was overjoyed to see Jonas arrive. He knew Jonas hadn’t deceived him, and he hadn’t put himself in danger. Karl’s body finally relaxed, and he let out a sigh, quickly wiping away the tears on his cheeks. Since leaving that place until now, he hadn’t stopped crying for a second. Despite his vulnerability, Karl couldn’t control his emotions. Just the thought of Jonas possibly deceiving him and staying there to keep Liliana’s company made his heart ache. It was only now that he could find some peace of mind. Karl didn’t know how long they could hold on, but at least, at this moment, all of them were still alive.“Jonas, you finally made it! You’re here.” Karl ran to Jonas and hugged him tightly. Tears kept streaming down his face.“Huhu, you didn’t deceive me. You
“To perfect a lantern, one needs fire,” Jonas said, laughing while his gaze turned increasingly dangerous. He had finally countered Liliana.Hearing this, Karl couldn’t help but laugh. Jonas’s words made sense.Jonas looked at the person beside him, Seventh. Since he controlled Liliana, Seventh had shown no reaction or attitude. This made Jonas feel extremely curious. Furthermore, there was another question that still had no answer, and Jonas hadn’t been able to find out. That was the story of the village and Seventh. Why was Seventh the only one allowed to leave the village, and why him?“Seventh, I have a question I’m curious about.” Jonas stopped and turned to Seventh.Seventh, as if sensing something, hesitated before responding, “What is it? Please ask.”“Why is it that in this village, only you may leave? Tell me, Seventh.”Although Jonas couldn’t see his eyes, his voice had become significantly more assertive. Seventh’s hand shook, and his gaze kept shifting. The wooden staff i
Upon hearing this, Karl’s mouth fell open, and he couldn’t believe what he had just heard. What on earth! That female ghost is actually Seventh’s daughter! Liliana is not the daughter of Count Armstrong, but the child of the person sitting in front of him! Karl couldn’t help but shake his head in disbelief. This was beyond absurd, even more so than the cemetery incident, and even more difficult to believe than the things in fairy tales. How could a person who had spent their whole life here have a grown daughter living in another city? Karl had never seen Seventh dating, let alone having a wife and children. In his memory, Seventh had always lived alone.“I know you’re all surprised. I was very surprised too when I found out that Liliana is my daughter,” Seventh said, looking up to the sky, as if lost in some distant memory. “Everything began twenty-five years ago. At that time, I met a woman and gave birth to Liliana. However, in a moment of carelessness, I lost track of her when she
Liliana, still trapped in the underground tunnel, struggled to free herself. The more she wriggled, the deeper she sank, and her efforts only seemed to make the mud cling tighter. She closed her eyes tightly, trying to remain calm. She wasn’t foolish enough to underestimate the seriousness of the situation, but her earlier panic had made her lose her cool. Liliana looked upward; she had also stopped struggling. With her intelligence, she quickly understood the key to solving the puzzle of escaping from the underground tunnel. The issue now was a matter of time.On the other side, Jonas and Karl had successfully transported the lantern frame to the station. Karl released the frame onto the ground and sat down, catching his breath. Despite being considered a strong and healthy man in the village, carrying the lantern frame from Seventh’s house to this location had been exhausting. The lantern frame was just slightly lighter than one of Karl’s horses, and it had taken a toll on him. Karl