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 he was, he would even inform Dustin in advance when he had to leave the house.
Just as he was wondering about the situation, his phone rang. It was from Abigail.
“Dustin! Things are bad. Something happened to my dad!” Dustin could tell she was anxious as soon as she spoke. “What happened?” Dustin turned serious.
“The hospital just called. They said my dad was beaten up so badly he almost died,” Abigail replied.
Dustin’s brows furrowed slightly. “Edmund treats everyone with kindness. Why would he suddenly be beaten up?”
Edmund was always cautious and reserved, and he interacted with people with an apologetic smile on his face. Logically speaking, he 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 he hung up.
Within 20 minutes, he 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, she was only a 17–year–old high school student. She had never encountered a situation of such magnitude. It was inevitable for her to panic when her 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 she had found her 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 her 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… 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 he 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?”
