Chapter 390 Asking for Simone’s Help
Salma reached out to her parents’ home and offered her condolences.
Unbeknownst to the Johnstons, their daughter had been cursed.
Salma didn’t want her relatives and friends to discover the red rashes on her face.
Otherwise, they would feel obligated to visit her, which would make her feel embarrassed and uncomfortable.
She chose to keep her condition hidden and didn’t confide in anyone.
Only Melinda, within her circle, was aware of the situation.
However, Melinda was under surveillance by special agents, and she felt somewhat guilty for her involvement.
Therefore, she remained silent and refrained from spreading the news.
Afterward, Salma learned from her parents that her nephew had recently taken an interest in horseback riding at a stable.
Upon hanging up the phone, she hired a private detective to keep an eye on her nephew.
Two days later.
Fully prepared. Salma went out with Jodie once again.
This time, they headed to a stable.
The master known to Jodie was already waiting there.
To avoid arousing suspicion from Elbert later on, Jodie waited in the car and didn’t enter.
Salma covered her face, leaving only her eyes exposed with a sun visor, and entered to meet the master.
Together, they deliberately positioned themselves where Elbert would appear.
Following the master’s instructions, Salma walked briskly and intentionally bumped into her nephew.
The master concealed himself in a corner and observed.
At the moment of impact, the master made his move.
Earlier, he had bribed someone at the stable to sprinkle a powder that attracted insects anto Elbert’s
lothes.
Now, he employed the method taught by the witchcraft master who harl cursed Salma.
He swiftly traulgreed the insern onto Elbert’s b*dy
She was joviled by a woman whose face he couldn’t clearly see and nearly stumbled
Just as he was about to express his anger, the woman immediately apologized to him.
He refrained from scolding her and simply advised her to be more cautious while walking.
Then, he proceeded directly to the stable with his friends to ride horses.
Unbeknownst to him, a tiny bug had crawled into his ear.
A few days later, Simone received a phone call.
She answered. “Hello!”
The voice on the other end said, “Simone, it’s your uncle.”
Simone was taken aback. Why would her uncle be calling her? Could it be that he knew about Salma’s situation and wanted to mediate? She hadn’t had any conflicts or clashes with the Johnstons.
Since returning to the Gray Family, she had visited the Johnstons a few times.
Among the Johnstons’ members, aside from her second aunt and her child, who were cold towards her and occasionally found fault with her, the others were relatively polite.
She had a good relationship with her fifth cousin, as well as her cousin, Jesalynn Parker, from her aunt, Orena Johnston’s family.
In her previous life, when she went to remote mountainous areas for filming, her fifth cousin brought her many things during visits.
Jesalynn often called or messaged her to stay in touch.
After being reborn, she occasionally contacted the two of them
Simone’s attitude toward Nicholas was neither enthusiastic nor cold. “Mr. Johnston, is there something you need from me?” She had severed ties with the Gray Family, so naturally, she wouldn’t address him as uncle
anymore.
She had no intention of maintaining a familial relationship with the Johnstons.
Upon hearing Simone’s words, Nicholas understood her meaning.
He wasn’t angry, as they hadn’t interacted much with Simone before.
Considering what her sister had done, Simone’s reaction was understandable.
Without beating around the bush, he said, “Elbert has been experiencing sudden shocks these past few days!”
“He went to the hospital for a check-up, and all the indicators were normal.”
I have a friend who suggested that his condition might be caused by evil spirits.
also consulted two geomancy masters for help, but they couldn’t find anything
reting somewhat embarrassed, he continued, “I know you’re powerful geamancy master, sof
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shamelessly ask for your assistance.”
If it weren’t for his son’s undetectable abnormal condition, he wouldn’t have sought Simone’s help.
Simone was taken aback. “Where is Elbert?” Elbert was her fifth cousin and the closest person to her in the Johnstons.
Even if she had conflicts or disagreements with the Johnstons, she couldn’t ignore Elbert.
Nicholas let out a sigh of relief. “He experienced another shock this morning and is currently in the hospital.”
He then repeated the address.
Simone replied. “Okay, I’ll come over right away”
Nicholas asked if she wanted someone to pick her up, but Simone declined.
Half an hour later.
Simone arrived at Cebros finest private hospital.
Elbert was in a deluxe ward, and the door was open.
Simone walked in without hesitation.
There were four people in the ward.
Lying on the bed was Elbert, with a pale face, noticeable dark circles under his eyes, and a visibly weak and exhausted appearance.
Nicholas’ mother was seated beside him while Nicholas and Elbert’s elder brother, Jared, stood nearby, engaged in conversation.
Upon seeing Simone enter, all four of them smiled with a welcoming expression.
Karah stood up immediately. “Simone, please have a seat.”
Simone smiled back at her. “Hello, Mrs. Johnston!” Karah had always treated her kindly, unlike Bridgette, who treated her differently.
Salma had the best relationship with Bridgette.
Karah felt a bit awkward upon hearing that title.
After a moment of thought, she suggested, “Calling me Mrs. Johnston feels too formal. How about calling me Aunt from now on?”
Ah, what a mess ber sister-in-law had caused.
die didn’t want to force Simone into recognizing them as relatives, but she also didn’t want to create too
much distance.
the smiled and agreed, Alright, Aura Karah.
Nicholas took the opportunity to say, “Then you can call me Nicholas from now on.”
Although it was strange and awkward for an uncle to become an uncle, it still sounded more comfortable. than Nicholas.
Jared added, “Call me Jared.”
Due to the age difference between him and his cousin, they hadn’t interacted much and weren’t very familiar with each other.
Of course, he hadn’t interacted much with Jodie either.
His negative impression of Jodie stemmed from his younger brother’s frequent complaints and recent events that had occurred over the past few months.
He found his cousin much more likable.
Simone nodded.
Elbert seemed to have found a savior.
He waved at Simone and pleaded, “Simone, please save me.
“Otherwise, I don’t know when I’ll die.”
Recently, he had a sense that if this condition persisted, it could pose a life-threatening risk.
Simone was aware that Elbert always had this kind of personality, being humorous and lively.
Unable to contain her emotions, she chuckled and teared up, remarking, “Elbert, you won’t start hiccupping so suddenly.”
Elbert inquired, “So, you’re saying you can sense that something is amiss with me?”
Simone nodded. “Ordinary individuals wouldn’t exhibit your current state.”
Approaching him, she requested, “Extend your hand; let me examine it.
