"Remember this, you are an emotionless tool." "If you obey me, you live. If you don't, you die." The voice kept repeating the lines.
Betty Starmount could only hear the voice but not see the person it belonged to.
She closed her eyes and nodded slowly. "I understand. I won't spare Xyla Quest." "I-I also won't spare Jer-Jere-Jeremy Quest!" She began to stammer when she mentioned his name, taking nearly half a minute to utter the two words.
After that, Betty clenched her fists tightly and looked at the mirror in front of her. However, the words written in red had disappeared by then.
Everything had returned to normal.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe quickly used a face towel to wipe away her sweat.
Knock, knock, knock- Someone was knocking on the bathroom door, and then she heard Xyla's voice. "Hey, are you alright?" Opening the bathroom door, Betty looked at Xyla. "I'm fine." Right then, she saw Jeremy standing with a worried expression behind Xyla. As soon as he saw her, he immediately stepped inside. "How are you feeling? Are you alright, Betty? "You can tellif you don't feel well. I'll take you to the hospital right away," he told her.
Betty nodded. "Yeah, I'm fine. Don't worry, I am feeling better already." SEAR*ch the Find Nøvelwebsite on Gøøgle to access chapters of early and in the highest quality.
"Really?" Xyla asked curiously.
"Yeah, it always hurts a little. Don't worry," Betty replied.
When Xyla heard this, she extended her hand to her.
"What are you doing?" Betty had a confused look in her eyes.
"Giveyour hand, and I'll have a check. I might be able to solve your problem," Xyla said.
However, ham haetty subconsciously took a step with grabbing her right wrist left hand. "It's fine, I can it." Sensing nce to have b pulse checked, Xyla immediate"What's the matter you?" However, Betty took another step back. "N-nothing, I don't need it." After that, she hastily ran out of the bathroom.
Xyla was speechless.
What was wrong with Betty? Was she afraid of taking traditional medication like Xyla's father?
She helplessly shook her head before holding Jeremy's hand Cdi, Dad Let's go and eat." Jeremy nodded before leading Xyla into the dining room.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAfter they entered, he sat next to Betty, while Xyla took her seat beside Stanley.
The four of them sat across from each other.
Betty stood up and began to fill their bowls with porridge.
When Xyla saw this, she immediately reached for the spoon. "You should rest. Letdo it." Betty smiled and sat down obediently.
Jeremy gently held her hand. "You Pether should let Xyla check on you. check on you. Let her find out what's the problem." "It's fine, I'm all right. I was only feeling chilly. I'm already takingSongs to en.swnoved smedicine," Betty said.
"I see. What kind of medicine are you taking?" Xyla asked. "Nothing special, just the usual medicine, Betty said evasively. "Those aren't as effective as traditional medicines," Xyla said.