Chapter 45
Caspia
lips moved, but he didn’t dare to speak. The cat that hall caused the incident was Sophia’s, the one she cherished like a baby, treating it like a little prince,
It’s always been so docile. Why would it suddenly lash out at Mom? Something doesn’t add up, he wondered.
The police officer gave his conclusion. “The chandelier’s rod has broken. You clearly haven’t been maintaining it properly. The parts that needed replacing weren’t changed, which is why the chandelier fell. It had nothing to do with anyone else.” Then the officer took Hannah’s phone and handed it over, saying “This phone is a knockoff. After prolonged use, it caused an explosion”
Caspian froze, thinking. This phone? How could it be a knocko I personally bought it and gave it to my mother. How could it be a knockoff after all this time? Did I get scammed?‘
Caspian thought it through carefully. We didn’t maintain the chandelier regularly. The phone was a gift from me to my mom. The cat is Sophia’s. Everything seems to point away from dalys, but how could it be such a coincidence?
The evidence was laid out, seemingly clearing Odalys of any suspicion, but Caspian didn’t believe such perfect coincidences existed in the world.
“Thanks, officer,” Caspian said darkly. He had no other choice but to accept the conclusion.
After the police left, Caspian grabbed his car keys and headed toward the hospital. As soon as he got in the car, Henry called, and Caspian quickly answered. “Henry, how’s mom?” Caspian asked in a hushed voice
Henry sounded clearly upset and whispered back, “Mom’s legs were crushed, broken bones. Her face was injured in the explosion, and the burn marks are pretty bad.”
He paused, his voice shaking with anger. “She has a crystal shard embedded in her forehead. It’s in a sensitive spot, and the doctors can’t remove it yet. What happened?”
How could this happen to Mom? She was just at home. Is this some kind of bad luck? But even accident victims don’t suffer injuries this severe, Henry thought in frustration.
“I called the police. They came to gather evidence, and they concluded it was an accident. Caspian gritted his teeth and replied, starting the car and heading toward the hospital.
Just as he drove away, he caught a glimpse of the Bennett Villa in the rearview mirror. It looked strangely eerie like it was shrouded in dark clouds. He rubbed his eyes and looked again, but nothing was there.
A bad feeling settled in Caspian’s chest. That ominous sensation spread through him, and he almost felt like fleeing. He stepped on the gas, driving away quickly.
On the deserted island. Odalys felt the emerald pendant growing slightly warm. She reached up to touch it and found that the heat lasted only a few seconds before it returned to normal.
Odalys chuckled softly, a chill flickering in her eyes. This emerald pendant was something Odalys had given to Hannah after Jeturning to the Bennett family
Over the past seven months. Hannah had worn it constantly. Her luck had been remarkably better, and even her sleep had improved
What Hannah didn’t know was that this pendant originally belonged to Odalys’s meritor. It had been worn for so long that it absorbed good luck, offering protection and keeping bad fortune at bay. Those who wore it could turn misfortune into
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Hannah had been struggling with bad luck, and after she wore the emerald pendant, everything seemed to improve. When Odalys returned to the Bennett family after her marriage, one of the first things she did was take the pendant back.
Without the pendant’s protection, Hannah would likely face endless misfortune. Just now, when the pendant had heated up. at showed that it had been keeping Hannah safe all along. Even though Odalys had taken it back, the lingering aura of protection remained on Hannah
For just a moment, the pendant had grown warm, and with it, the last remnants of Hannah’s aura were dispersed.
This meant that the emerald pendant had purified Hannah’s aura, returning to its original, pure state. Without her aura to protect her, something terrible mist have happened to Hannah
“Odalys, are you in a good mood?” Freya asked, noticing the smile in her eyes as she leaned closer, her curiosity piqued
Odalys couldn’t suppress the smile on her lips. “Yeah. It’s my birthday today. You all celebrated with me, so I should give something back to you, Odalys said quietly.
Freya’s eyes lit up, and she whispered. “Can you do divination? How about reading for me?”
–“Sure. Odalys responded readily.
Freya glanced over at the cameraman behind them and lowered her voice. “Let’s do it under the covers tonight”
“Alright. Odalys agreed with a smile.
Upon hearing the divination, Selah’s expression shifted. Her eyes flickered with discomfort, as though her emotions had been unsettled by something Odalys had said earlier.
There should be some pineapples ahead. Let’s go check it out,” Odalys said softly.
Stellan followed closely behind, watching as the group jogged forward, passed through a grove of trees, and ducked into the thick grass. They soon found a wild pineapple before them, much larger than expected.
“Why do the leaves look so much like palm tree leaves?” Selah asked, curiosity in her voice.
Odalys stepped forward confidently, pulling out a knife and slicing through the pineapple with ease. She held it up in her hands, the sweet aroma instantly filling the air, making everyone unconsciously swallow.
Yes, they do. But pineapple leaves are typically shorter, thicker, and sword–shaped, with serrated edges and a tougher texture Odalys explained, offering an impromptu lesson.
Odalys quickly peeled the pineapple, cutting it into pieces and handing some to the cameraman.
“Wow, it’s so sweet and not at all sour. Wild fruits taste so different. It’s delicious,” Freya said as she chewed, offering her praise Selah and Stellan quickly agreed, and the group continued walking as they ate.
The forest was peaceful and quiet, with thick trees providing shade, even at midday. Odalys moved ahead quickly, her steps. steady and sure, and the others followed closely behind.
“Odalys, what else are we doing here besides looking for fruit?” Preya asked, keeping up with her
dys looked around, clearly familiar with the area, navigating without the need for a map or compass. “We’ve got. pheasant I’m definitely going to stew it tonight. I’m going to find some wild herbs for it, so I can make a nourishing soup.” Clays and softly.
As she spoke, die suddenly stopped in her tracks Freya almost bumped into her, and everyone fell silent at the change in Cedalys demeanor “What’s wrong” Selah asked nervously.
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Odalys turned to them, her tone serious. “There might be venomous snakes nearby. Step back a few paces. If so, it means there’s likely good herbs around here.
At the mention of a snake, Freya quickly backed away, tugging on Odalys’s arm. “Odalys, let’s forget about the herbs. We should leave. Even if you’re not afraid of stakes, if one bites you, something could happen out here. Freya whispered urgently
Odalys narrowed her eyes slightly, then turned to Stellan, “Give me your rope, she said. Stellan quickly retrieved the rope from his bag and handed it to her.
After taking it. Odalys turned to him and said, “You lead them back to the spot where we started. If there’s a snake, it’ll track your scent after the attack
Tve got snake repellent spray in my bag. Tused it around the area before, but the heavy rain last night probably washed most of it away. After you all get back, take it out and sprinkle it around our campsite.
Stay inside while I’m gone. Don’t go outside until I return” Odalys instructed.
Stellan listened intently, his face heavy with concern.
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