After Rebirth, The Scums All Cry For Forgiveness Novel

Chapter 4 : Climbing Eastons Wall With that thought , Hope couldnt sit still any longer .

She grabbed her bag and went downstairs , not at all surprised when no one stopped her .

It was already dark outside , and the lights at the front gate of the villa across the street flickered .

Hope rang the doorbell for quite a while , but no one came to answer .

This made her worry .

She glanced at the low wall .

Having spent her childhood climbing mountains and digging herbs with an old Chinese medicine doctor , Hope easily scaled the wall .

Inside the yard was as rundown as the front gate overgrown with weeds , and rats and 1/14 Chapter 4 : Climbing Eastons Wall + 5 Points snakes scurrying about .

It looked like no one lived there , and she couldnt understand why the man would choose to stay in such a place .

Relying on the memories in her soul , Hope quickly made her way to the room where the man lived on the second floor .

The door was slightly ajar , and a dim yellow wall light illuminated the room .

The man lay quietly on the bed , his breath faint , his complexion ashen .

The bandage on his forehead was soaked with sweat and blood .

Hopes heart sank .

Sure enough , something had happened .

Added to the library As she approached , she felt the heat radiating off his body .

She reached out and touched his cheek it was burning hot ! 2/14 Chapter 4 : Climbing Eastons Wall + 5 Points Pulling back the blanket , she saw that aside from his right hand and forehead injuries , there were deep and shallow scars across his exposed chest , along with some fresh abrasions and contusions .

Perhaps sensing someones presence , Easton opened his eyes weakly , gazing at Hope .

Its you ? You can still speak .

Looks like youre not dead , Hope said , not caring to hide her annoyance .

She really couldnt understand why this man , despite being so seriously injured , insisted on staying here alone .

Wouldnt it be better to be hospitalized or at least have someone take care of him ? Easton furrowed his brows , reminded of his miserable state , and coldly commanded , Who let you in ? Get out .

3/14 Chapter 4 : Climbing Eastons Wall + 5 Points .

What ? Hope was in disbelief .

Was it her memory that had gone wrong , or had she been mistaken to think he liked her ? Was he simply curious about the true story of his neighbors fake daughter drama when looking out the window ? A wave of disappointment washed over her, but then she quickly thought things through .

Whether or not he liked her right now didnt matter .

She had already decided on him .

In her past life , he had wronged her , and in this life , there was no escaping it .

You have an infection in your wound , and you need treatment immediately , or youll get a high fever .

Ignoring his resistance , Hope placed her hands on his pants .

Lift your waist , I need to take your pants off .

4/14 Chapter 4 : Climbing Eastons Wall + 5 Points Easton stiffened , his black eyes staring at Hope intensely .

Hope knew he misunderstood her , so she quickly explained , I just need to check the injuries on your lower body .

No injuries below ! No injuries ? Then why are you in a wheelchair ? Hope didnt believe him and forcefully pulled down his pants .

She was stunned … His upper body had perfect abs , an 8 pack with flawless lines , but his lower body was withered and thin .

His long legs looked like two dead tree trunks … Is your leg an old injury ? 5/14 Chapter 4 : Climbing Eastons Wall + 5 Points Before Easton could answer , Hope began pressing on his legs to confirm the condition .

Stop … he tried to stop her , but his whole body was burning with pain , and he could barely raise a hand .

Hope paid no mind to him .

She continued pressing until her soft hand rested on the top of his thigh before stopping .

It doesnt look like a fresh injury .

Why didnt you get it treated when it happened ? Eastons breathing became erratic .

He gave up struggling , his pale face flushed with embarrassment .

His ears were especially red , almost dripping with blood .

He closed his eyes tightly , pretending to be deaf and mute .

6/14 קפל Chapter 4 : Climbing Eastons WCs Points HHope snorted in her dreaeart .

In her previou lif life , he had seen her corompletely naked , t shshe never saw him be this is embarrassed Y Youre not willing to tell me ? e ? Then Ill cocontinue my examination.h .

AsAs she said that , Hope was aboidutto cocontinue exploring when Eastoroququickly spoteke up to stop her .

Myledegs … cant be treated .

I was poisisen throughgh my medicine .

Hope frozezel She suddenly couldnt ask any more quesestions .

Whoever could poisonn someone ththrough medicine had to bebe someone closese .

Your leg will takake time to treat .

For now , help you cooldovawm and clean your wound Chapter 4 : Climbing Eastons Wall + 5 Points The medicine box was clearly visible , so Hope found a fever reducing pill and fed it to him .

Then she unwrapped the bandage on his forehead .

The wound wasnt severe , with sutures visible , but the blood and sweat had mixed , and the wound had become inflamed and swollen .

Hold on , this will hurt a bit while I clean the sweat and reapply the medicine .

Hope began her work .

She was gentle , but Easton couldnt help but groan .

It wasnt the pain from his forehead , but rather the proximity of Hopes body pressing against his arm , which made him lose control .

Did I hurt you ? Let me blow on it .

She leaned down , blowing gently on his forehead .

Her red lips almost touched his skin .

8/14 Chapter 4 : Climbing Eastons Wall + 5 Points Feeling her warm breath , Easton found comfort in the familiar sensation .

Everything around him blurred , and his consciousness slowly faded .

Before he knew it , he had fallen asleep .

When Hope finished , she realized he was already asleep , and his fever had subsided .

Now , it was time to treat his legs .

She took out the silver needles she always carried with her and began acupuncture .

Two hours later , Hope was exhausted .

Her stomach growled in hunger , but she didnt have the energy to look for food .

Her head tilted , and she collapsed by the bed , falling into a deep sleep .

The next morning , Hope was awakened by a 9/14 Chapter 4 : Climbing Eastons Wall + 5 Points loud scream .

Easton ! Did a little thief climb over your wall ? Are you still alive ? Did they rob you or do something else ? The voice was bright and clear , growing louder as it approached .

Hope , still dazed , opened her eyes and hadnt yet realized where she was when a large hand pressed her back into the blankets .

Dont come out .

The mans commanding tone rang above her .

Hope was about to ask what was going on when she froze .

Because after she had given Easton acupuncture last night , she hadnt put his pants back on , and now he was only wearing underwear while she was trapped under the 10/14 Chapter 4 : 4limbing Eastons Wall + 5 Points blankets withth him ! Wait , hadnt slee been sleeping while lying onor the floor last nigilght ? How did she end up on n the bed ? As she wondered , ds someone entered the room .

Easton , are you alright ?? P Penelope rusheded over , about to check on Easton , but Easton on stopped her with a singleltololak .

What are you doing here ? ? I heard that you were thrown to othe old villa by that witch , and I was worried you might do something foolish , so I came to cloheck on you .

Oh , by the way , when I came in , l , foundd traces of someone climbing the walkilt sist 11/1414 Chapter 4 : Climbing Eastons Wall + 5 Points have been a little thief .

Are you alright ? Penelope continued chatting non stop , and Easton became annoyed .

Just as he was about to ask her to leave , he saw Hope pull off the blanket .

Ugh I cant breathe ! The blanket was tossed so forcefully that Eastons lower body , which was still without pants , was completely exposed .

You … you two … Penelope gasped , almost biting her tongue in shock ! Easton ! Youre hiding a woman ! Hope scratched her head , a little embarrassed .

Actually , I was just really hungry and wanted to borrow some food , and maybe a place to sleep .

12/14 Chapter 4 : Climbing Eastons Wall + 5 Points I understand , I understand ! You dont need to explain .

I wont tell anyone .

I wont be a third wheel ! Penelope quickly left in a whirlwind .

The house was left with just Hope and Easton .

So your name is Easton .

What did you mean just now ? They both spoke at the same time .

Hope didnt quite understand his question , so Easton repeated , Why are you hungry ? It had started as an excuse , but now Hope realized that if she was going to oppose the Newton family in the future , shed likely go hungry .

It might be a good idea to secure a long term food source now .

13/14 Chapter 4 : Climbing Eastons Wall + 5 Points She secretly pinched herself , and her eyes reddened .

Tears shimmered in her eyes , and with her messy hair and flushed cheeks , she looked pitiful , weak , and helpless .

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