Chapter 7 I Will Know

• In Brodie's ward, Derek was slowly peeling an apple, his expression changing every once in a while.
• “Mr. Lineker, I think that brat ran away!”
• Although Brodie was injured, he had ordered his subordinates to investigate Nathaniel's whereabouts.
• However, they couldn't find him because Nathaniel went to Mapleton for the past two days.
• “So what if you found him? He stabbed you, didn't he?”
• Derek put the knife down and threw the peeled apple to Brodie.
• “Hehe, I got careless.”
• Holding the apple, Brodie felt both awkward and touched, for not every lackey had the privilege to enjoy an apple peeled by their master.
• Derek said with a gloomy expression on his face, “Didn't you say that you have a childhood friend who's quite capable? Can you contact him? It's fine if that brat ran away, but if he appears again, I'll be humiliated.”
• That fool actually took Mirabelle's virginity before I could. If word about this got out, I will become a laughing stock in Wildefield.
• That was why Derek prepared two options for Nathaniel, with the first option being staying away from Wildefield forever, and the second option being getting murdered if he ever returned.
• “Of course. I can contact him on WhatsApp.” Brodie nodded.
• Derek narrowed his eyes and said in an icy tone, “Tell him that I will pay him two million to deal with that fool if he shows up again.”
• “Sure, Mr. Lineker. I'll contact Blacksteel right away!”
• Brodie then took out his phone and sent his friend, who was nicknamed Blacksteel a message.
• A few minutes later, Brodie flashed a smile and said, “Mr. Lineker, Blacksteel said he'll take action as soon as the fool shows up.”
• “Good. This card has two hundred thousand in it. After you recover, I'll give you a few days off for you to have fun.”
• Derek had his methods of winning people's hearts.
• After giving Brodie a bank card, he left the ward.
• Nathaniel returned to Wildefield at noon.
• He went straight to the hospital and pushed open the door of Howard's ward.
• Megan was gently wiping Howard's back with a towel.
• It was essential to keep Howard's body clean to prevent him from developing bedsores after being in bed for years.
• Upon hearing the sound of the door opening, Megan whipped her head around with a look of surprise. “Nathaniel, you're back!”
• He nodded and asked, “Why aren't you at work, Meg?”
• Megan stuck her tongue out and replied, “Oh, I have two hours of lunch break, so I came to the hospital to take care of Dad!”
• “You should take a break. Let me do it.”
• Nathaniel felt quite guilty because he was the reason Howard was in a coma.
• Megan put the towel down and asked in concern, “Have you eaten yet? I'll go and get us some burgers!”
• “Sure.”
• After Megan left, Nathaniel wiped Howard's body clean before taking out a box of silver needles.
• He then pierced the needles into Howard's “Hundred Knowledge” and “Divine Den” meridian spots, which were on the top of his head and on his spine respectively.
• Although the name “Poison Sect” sounded evil, the sect's rules were extremely strict. Not only were the disciples not allowed to use parasitic bug manipulation on someone without a good reason, but they were also required to descend the mountain once a year to cure people and save lives.
• Therefore, Nathaniel was not only proficient in parasitic bug manipulation, but he was also skilled in curing diseases and saving lives.
• However, Howard was in a coma for far too long. It was quite laborious to heal him even for Nathaniel.
• Soon, Nathaniel pierced the last silver needle into the man's body.
• Then, he quickly placed his palms on Howard's chest and started channeling vital energy.
• As pure vital energy entered Howard's body, the shiny silver needles began trembling.
• Nathaniel chanted something, and following that, the silver needles bounced off Howard's body.
• After catching the silver needles, Nathaniel wiped the sweat on his forehead and threw the needles into the trash.
• If it works, Howard should be able to wake up before nightfall.
• In the intensive care unit next door, Fraser looked better after two days of rest.
• Mirabelle scooped some mushroom soup and blew on it before giving it to Fraser. “Dad, this soup cooked with special mushrooms is sent here by Mrs. Yates' relatives. It's good for you.”
• Fraser hummed a reply and took a sip before looking at his daughter, hesitant to say what was on his mind.
• “What is it, Dad? Is there something on my face?”
• Mirabelle put the spoon down and touched her face.
• “Belle, Derek called me a few nights ago and told me that you lost your virginity to a scavenger... Is that true?” Fraser asked, choosing his words carefully.
• “Ah...”
• Mirabelle's face flushed red in an instant.
• Although Dad raised me after Mom passed away a long time ago, it's still not right to talk about such a topic with your father!
• “Belle, what I wanted to say is that if what Derek said was true, you must bring that man to me for me to have a look. You're not young anymore, so you should get married quickly to prevent gossip and rumors from spreading!” Fraser advised solemnly.
• “Dad... I... He...”
• Mirabelle wanted to explain to Fraser that she was drugged by Derek.
• However, she realized that she didn't even know the name of the man who had sex with her.
• “Belle, just bring the man to me. I am an experienced old man. I will know whether he is suitable for you or not.”
• Although Fraser's voice wasn't loud, it was filled with determination.
• After all, the matter was related to his daughter's lifelong happiness.
• “Dad... we'll talk about it next time!”
• Gritting her teeth, Mirabelle felt troubled.
• Although that man is poor and dumb, he is very handsome. Besides, his tone of speech is domineering, which doesn't match his identity.
• The words “I should be protecting you,” in particular, kept echoing in Mirabelle's mind.
• Suddenly, the ward's door was pushed open when Mirabelle was in a daze.
• “Belle, is your father feeling better?”
• Derek walked in with a plastic smile while carrying a few boxes of nutritional supplements.