Yet Bound After Rebirth Chapter 45
Posted on February 07, 2025 · 1 mins read
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Chapter 45: Caspia

Caspian's lips moved, but he didn't dare speak. The cat that caused the incident belonged to Sophia; she cherished it like a baby, treating it like a little prince. It had always been so docile. Why would it suddenly lash out at Mom? Something didn't add up, he wondered.

The police officer gave his conclusion: "The chandelier's rod broke. You clearly haven't been maintaining it properly. The necessary replacements weren't made, which is why the chandelier fell. It had nothing to do with anyone else." He then took Hannah's phone and handed it over, saying, "This phone is a knockoff. Prolonged use caused an explosion."

Caspian froze. This phone? How could it be a knockoff? I personally bought it and gave it to my mother. How could it be a knockoff after all this time? Did I get scammed?

Caspian thought carefully. We didn't maintain the chandelier regularly. The phone was a gift from me to Mom. The cat is Sophia's. Everything seems to point away from Odalys, but how could it be such a coincidence?

The evidence seemingly cleared Odalys of suspicion, but Caspian didn't believe such perfect coincidences existed.

"Thanks, officer," Caspian said darkly. He had no choice but to accept the conclusion.

After the police left, Caspian grabbed his car keys and headed to the hospital. As soon as he got in the car, Henry called, and Caspian answered quickly. "Henry, how's Mom?" Caspian asked in a hushed voice.

Henry sounded clearly upset and whispered, "Mom's legs were crushed; broken bones. Her face was injured in the explosion, and the burn marks are pretty bad."

He paused, his voice shaking with anger. "She has a crystal shard embedded in her forehead. It's in a sensitive spot, and the doctors can't remove it yet. What happened?"

How could this happen to Mom? She was just at home. Is this some kind of bad luck? But even accident victims don't suffer injuries this severe, Henry thought in frustration.

"I called the police. They came to gather evidence, and they concluded it was an accident," Caspian gritted his teeth, starting the car and heading toward the hospital.

Just as he drove away, he caught a glimpse of the Bennett Villa in the rearview mirror. It looked strangely eerie, as if shrouded in dark clouds. He rubbed his eyes and looked again, but nothing was there.

A bad feeling settled in Caspian's chest. That ominous sensation spread through him, and he almost felt like fleeing. He stepped on the gas, driving away quickly.

On the deserted island, Odalys felt the emerald pendant growing slightly warm. She reached up to touch it and found the heat lasted only a few seconds before returning to normal.

Odalys chuckled softly; a chill flickered in her eyes. This emerald pendant was something Odalys had given Hannah after returning to the Bennett family.

Over the past seven months, Hannah had worn it constantly. Her luck had been remarkably better, and even her sleep had improved.

What Hannah didn't know was that this pendant originally belonged to Odalys's mentor. It had been worn for so long that it absorbed good luck, offering protection and keeping bad fortune at bay. Those who wore it could turn misfortune into fortune, dispelling bad luck. Hannah had been struggling with bad luck, and after she wore the emerald pendant, everything seemed to improve. When Odalys returned to the Bennett family after her marriage, one of the first things she did was take the pendant back. Without the pendant's protection, Hannah would likely face endless misfortune. Just now, when the pendant heated up, it showed that it had been keeping Hannah safe all along. Even though Odalys had taken it back, the lingering aura of protection remained on Hannah. For just a moment, the pendant had grown warm, and with it, the last remnants of Hannah's aura were dispersed. This meant the emerald pendant had purified Hannah's aura, returning it to its original, pure state. Without her aura to protect her, something terrible must have happened to Hannah.

"Odalys, are you in a good mood?" Freya asked, noticing the smile in her eyes as she leaned closer, her curiosity piqued.

Odalys couldn't suppress the smile. "Yeah. It's my birthday today. You all celebrated with me, so I should give something back," Odalys said quietly.

Freya's eyes lit up, and she whispered, "Can you do divination? How about reading for me?"

"Sure," Odalys responded readily.

Freya glanced at the cameraman and lowered her voice. "Let's do it under the covers tonight."

"Alright," Odalys agreed with a smile.

Upon hearing the divination, Selah's expression shifted. Her eyes flickered with discomfort, as though her emotions had been unsettled by something Odalys had said earlier.

"There should be some pineapples ahead. Let's go check it out," Odalys said softly.

Stellan followed closely behind, watching as the group jogged forward, passed through a grove of trees, and ducked into the thick grass. They soon found a wild pineapple before them, much larger than expected.

"Why do the leaves look so much like palm tree leaves?" Selah asked, curiosity in her voice.

Odalys stepped forward confidently, pulling out a knife and slicing through the pineapple with ease. She held it up, the sweet aroma instantly filling the air, making everyone unconsciously swallow.

"Yes, they do. But pineapple leaves are typically shorter, thicker, and sword-shaped, with serrated edges and a tougher texture," Odalys explained, offering an impromptu lesson.

Odalys quickly peeled the pineapple, cutting it into pieces and handing some to the cameraman.

"Wow, it's so sweet and not at all sour. Wild fruits taste so different. It's delicious," Freya said as she chewed, offering her praise. Selah and Stellan quickly agreed, and the group continued walking as they ate.

The forest was peaceful and quiet, with thick trees providing shade even at midday. Odalys moved ahead quickly, her steps steady and sure, and the others followed closely behind.

"Odalys, what else are we doing here besides looking for fruit?" Freya asked, keeping up with her. Odalys looked around, clearly familiar with the area, navigating without a map or compass. "We've got a pheasant! I'm definitely going to stew it tonight. I'm going to find some wild herbs for it, so I can make a nourishing soup," Odalys said softly.

As she spoke, she suddenly stopped. Freya almost bumped into her, and everyone fell silent at the change in Odalys's demeanor. "What's wrong?" Selah asked nervously.

Odalys turned to them, her tone serious. "There might be venomous snakes nearby. Step back a few paces. If so, it means there's likely good herbs around here."

At the mention of a snake, Freya quickly backed away, tugging on Odalys's arm. "Odalys, let's forget about the herbs. We should leave. Even if you're not afraid of snakes, if one bites you, something could happen out here," Freya whispered urgently.

Odalys narrowed her eyes slightly, then turned to Stellan. "Give me your rope," she said. Stellan quickly retrieved the rope from his bag and handed it to her.

After taking it, Odalys turned to him and said, "You lead them back to the spot where we started. If there's a snake, it'll track your scent after the attack. I've got snake repellent spray in my bag. I used it around the area before, but the heavy rain last night probably washed most of it away. After you all get back, take it out and sprinkle it around our campsite. Stay inside while I'm gone. Don't go outside until I return," Odalys instructed.

Stellan listened intently, his face heavy with concern.