Chapter 43

The lighter bore the inscription "Eternal Love Cemetery". Was this the same lighter Esther had just threatened him with? The mint green lighter contained no liquid. What could this signify? Bradley clenched the lighter tightly, his knuckles and nails turning white. He pressed his lips together, and his intense gaze seemed capable of burning holes through the object. After a thorough full-body examination, the doctors and experts assessed Felix's condition. A few minutes later, one of the doctors approached Bradley gently and said, "Mr. Bradley, Mr. Felix is doing fine. However..." The doctor hesitated, unsure whether to bring up a certain matter. "Just what?" Bradley inquired. "Just that there's a fingernail mark on Mr. Felix's ear," replied the doctor. As the doctor spoke to Bradley, Felix took the opportunity to discreetly slide his hand under the pillow to grab the pen recorder, his heart racing with anxiety. Where should he hide the pen recorder to ensure Liliane wouldn't