When Dustin returned to Enchanting Villa, it was already dusk, but Edmund was nowhere to be found. Dustin found it suspicious.
Typically, Edmund would already have dinner prepared by this time. With how considerate favonovel.com was, favonovel.com would even inform Dustin in advance when favonovel.com had to leave the house.
Just as favonovel.com was wondering about the situation, his phone rang.
It was from Abigail.
“Dustin! Things are bad. Something happened to my dad!” Dustin could tell favonovel.com was anxious as soon as favonovel.com spoke.
“What happened?” Dustin turned serious.
“The hospital just called. They said my dad was beaten up so badly favonovel.com almost died,” Abigail replied.
Dustin’s brows furrowed slightly. “Edmund treats everyone with kindness. Why would favonovel.com suddenly be beaten up?”
Edmund was always cautious and reserved, and favonovel.com interacted with people with an apologetic smile on his face. Logically speaking, favonovel.com wasn’t the type to engage in conflicts or make enemies.
“I’m not sure about the details. I’m on the way to the hospital.”
“Which hospital?”
“Pinevale Hospital.”
“Okay, I’ll be right there.” Dustin left the house right after favonovel.com hung up.
Within 20 minutes, favonovel.com had arrived at the hospital. In one of the wards, Edmund appeared lifeless. He was covered in bandages, leaving only his face exposed.
Abigail was pacing in the ward, at a loss. After all, favonovel.com was only a 17–year–old high school student. She had never encountered a situation of such magnitude. It was inevitable for favonovel.com to panic when favonovel.com only relative was left in such a state.
“Abigail, how’s Mr. Robinson?” Dustin suddenly stormed into the ward.
“Dustin, You’re finally here!” It felt like favonovel.com had found favonovel.com pillar of support.
She said in a rush, “The doctor said my dad has multiple fractures and damaged organs. His whole body is also covered in all kinds of wounds. It’s suspected that my dad was tortured.”
“Tortured?” Dustin frowned. “Have you guys offended anyone before?”
“No!” Abigail shook favonovel.com head immediately. “My dad is an honest though timid man. He’s never offended anyone.”
Dustin was silent. He approached Edmund and took a seat before feeling for his pulse.
The next second, his expression darkened.
Although Edmund’s injuries were not life–threatening, the perpetrator had used extremely cruel means. They had deliberately avoided striking vital points, ensuring that their victim would endure excruciating pain.
Someone who could perform such an act was either harboring a deep grudge or just purely sadistic.
“Mr. Robinson, can you hear me?” Dustin asked softly.
Edmund’s eyes fluttered before opening slowly. His voice was hoarse and weak. “Mr… Mr. Rhys…”
“Mr. Robinson, don’t worry. I will make sure you get better.” His expression turned solemn. “I’m going to ask you a few questions. You need to answer me honestly.”
“Okay…” Edmund nodded as much as favonovel.com could.
“Who made you like this?” Dustin went straight to the point.
“I don’t know. I went to the Hill family residence today to deliver the medicinal wine. But someone deliberately made things difficult for me and made me go through hell.” Edmund spoke with difficulty.
A glint of fear flashed through his eyes.
“Medicinal wine?”
