A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging From Dust Novel

Ch Chapter 299 Well , did she let us in ? Ulysses asked impatiently as the gatekeeper finished his phone call and returned to them .

Yes , Mrs.

Myers said you can go in , the gatekeeper replied , giving them a quick once over .

Follow me .

As they walked , the gatekeeper added , This place is big , so dont wander off .

Stick to this path , and itll take you to Mrs.

Myers .

But be careful not to touch anything Mr .

Myers wont be happy if you do .

And dont run around .

Weve got quite a few animals here at Myers Manor , and you wouldnt want to be on the wrong end of one .

With that , the gatekeeper turned on his heel and left them to it .

Monty and his group headed down the path , aware of the sprawling expanse of the estate .

They werent in a hurry , so they took their time , chatting as they went .

Remember to apologize once we get there , Monty said , looking at Horatio and the others sternly .

We need her help now , so lets not tick her off again .

Horatio and the rest stayed silent , lost in their thoughts .

Monty , seeing the futility in nagging , soon fell quiet too .

After a while , Lisette spoke up , tugging nervously at Valerians sleeve .

Doesnt it feel a bit dark here ? she asked , her voice cautious .

Theyd been walking for some time , but the further they went , the darker it seemed .

The dense trees added an eerie touch , casting long shadows that swallowed the path .

Do you think Mr.

Myers is too cheap to install a few streetlights ? Ulysses joked , trying to lighten the mood .

Maybe Callie isnt in favor , so shes in some far off corner , Lisette suggested with a hint of satisfaction .

It was like those tales of forgotten queens relegated to the tower , left to their own devices .

Perhaps Calliope had been tucked away , out of sight and mind .

But as Lisette relished the thought , a fake head suddenly came crashing down from above , eliciting a scream from her .

The group jumped , cursing and scrambling away from the gory prank .

Thats sick , Ulysses muttered , pushing Horatios wheelchair .

Who does stuff like this ? No sooner had he spoken than he yelped in pain .

Hed stepped into a bear trap , the metal jaws clamping down hard on his foot .

In his agony , he accidentally shoved Horatios wheelchair , sending it careening into a nearby pond .

Horatio ! Valerian shouted , rushing to help his brother .

When Horatio was finally pulled from the water , he was all wet , water weeds draped over his head like some miserable crown .

Valerian grumbled as he tried to fish the wheelchair out , but it wouldnt budge .

He gave it a hard tug and fell backward , only to find himself face to face with an alligator , its jaws clamped around the chair , glaring at him with a menacing glare .

Valerians heart skipped a beat , his face turning ashen .

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