Chapter 272 - The Bait

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

When Fiona said it, her red mouth opened and closed as if she was a snake sticking its tongue out.

“That’s easy. I can do It.”

As Bryce spoke, he reached out his hand and tried to pull the paper off.

Lauren stopped him at once.

“Wait a moment. We don’t even know what the paper is. Don’t touch it rashly. I need to go back and study it,” explained Lauren.

Fiona looked down at Lauren. “Go. I’ve already been locked in here for 10 years anyway. I don’t care to stay for a few more days.”

After that, Fiona returned to the desk.

On the way back, Bryce asked Lauren, “Isn’t it only a piece of paper? What harm will it do? I can take it off with a stick just in case.”

Lauren shook her head as if she was a master, “You really don’t know how dangerous this world is. Since the talisman can trap a ghost in a room for 10 years, its owner should be quite strong. Besides, the owner of the talisman must have done it out of a great desire to imprison the ghost. Think about how much power that talisman may contain. If you touch the paper without any preparation, it might hurt you.”

Bryce was still dismissive.

“Tsk. It’s just a piece of paper. What can it do to me? Am I going to get a little shock?” demanded Bryce.

“Hmm. I read something like this in a book before. There was a person who found a talisman in a cave. He touched the talisman and got possessed by a ghost,” replied Lauren.

“Possessed by a Ghost? I can’t believe this is real! I thought it would only happen in movies,” said Bryce.

“Of course it is real. And vulnerable people are more likely to be possessed by a ghost,” answered Lauren.

Bryce patted his chest and looked relieved. “Well, that’s good. I’m a person with strong willpower.”

“If you say so,” Lauren jeered.

It was Friday today, but Ruby was still absent from class. Carina told the students that Ruby stayed at home to rest because she wasn’t feeling well.

For the past few days, Lauren had been a little listless in the kindergarten, not only because Ruby wasn’t around but also because Lauren had to go to see the female ghost every day. In order to do that, Lauren needed to get up in the early hours, meaning that she couldn’t get enough sleep.

This day, Lauren packed up all the things handed out by the teacher and brought them to Ruby’s ward as usual.

Sometimes, Carina had no time to visit Ruby. However, Lauren would go to see Ruby every day.

When Lauren arrived, Ruby wasn’t in the ward. A nurse told Lauren that Ruby was taken to undergo a physical examination. Hence, Lauren chose to wait in the room.

Suddenly, she saw a piece of paper on the nightstand. It was something that Ruby drew yesterday.

Lauren walked over to take a close look. There were four people in the painting the day before, but now only three of them were left.

The portrait of the father was blacked out, and Lauren could only see its outline.

Lauren remembered the picture of Ruby and Rene that Lauren found in Ruby’s room yesterday. The words on it were also blacked out.

Voices came from outside the door. Lauren quickly put the painting back on the table.

The next second, the door of the ward was pushed open. Ruby and a social worker came in.

Ruby said, “Lauren, you’re here.”

“Yeah. I brought some books the teacher handed out today. You can take a look at them when you’re bored,” replied Lauren.

Ruby answered, “Okay.”

Lauren saw that Ruby put the painting in the book.

Staying in the hospital for a few days, Ruby received good care.

The wounds on her hand began to scab.

Ruby climbed onto the bed, sat down, and took her medicine.

“Lauren, you don’t need to come over tomorrow because I’m going to the police station. The police would like to talk to me,” said Ruby.

“Okay. Speaking of which, if you don’t have a place to stay, you can come to my house. I have a big room with a big bed. It’s enough for two people to sleep on,” suggested Lauren.

Ruby was stunned for a moment. “There’s no need for that. It’s already troublesome for you to come to the hospital and visit me every day. How can I go to your house and bother your family? The social worker will take good care of me.”

Lauren responded, “Well…”

She was a little disappointed.

Because Lauren really wanted to have a friend to hang out with.

Therefore, she decided to have her bait out.

“Ruby, I accidentally saw a picture in the drawer when I packed up yesterday. It’s a picture of you and a little girl. The little girl is Rene, right?” asked Lauren..