Chapter 178 - 178 178 Two Shadow Talismans

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Chapter 178: Chapter 178: Two Shadow Talismans Chapter 178: Chapter 178: Two Shadow Talismans “Where did Scarlett go?” Ariel Zimmerman was the first to notice that Scarlett Jennings was missing, and subconsciously asked. Before the staff could reply, they saw the mother on the other end of the live stream finally calm down. Remembering she was still in the live broadcast, she first apologized to the guest and the audience, then instinctively searched with her eyes, clearly wanting to find Scarlett Jennings. Scarlett Jennings returned just then and saw the woman looking at her as if hesitating to say something. Before she could continue speaking, Scarlett Jennings said, “I just had a flash delivery bring you a gift. I hope it can help you.” The dead air on the woman’s face dissipated a bit, but as long as she couldn’t let go of her daughter’s death, she might still struggle in the future. Ultimately, the online comments were just a catalyst; the root cause of her despair was her deceased child. The woman obviously didn’t expect to receive a gift, but knowing that Scarlett could see her daughter’s soul, she somehow felt a bit more trusting of the young girl. She forgot to ask how Scarlett Jennings knew her address, nodded, and thanked her. Because she had to explain the suicide attempt to her family, she ended the broadcast directly. The audience in the live stream didn’t expect that when Scarlett Jennings was briefly away, she’d gone to send a gift, and they were curious about what the gift was. And in such a short time, where did she get a flash delivery? Scarlett Jennings looked at the barrage and simply said, “I sent a Talisman.” Evander Simpson glanced at her but didn’t ask what kind of Talisman it was. The audience also assumed Scarlett sent a peace charm or something calming and asked no further. Then, they discussed the online talk about that mother’s suicide attempt and were angered that although her suicide was stopped, some people online were still questioning whether she faked it as a performance. Even when rebutted, trolls insisted on their opinions. Scarlett Jennings saw these comments, pursed her lips, and said, “Comments online, like words spoken in daily life, carry a certain force of cause and effect. Even online, I don’t suggest people make reckless or extreme comments, because such comments often carry hostility. When a person accumulates too much hostility, it might affect their fortune, like career or wealth.” The audience in the live stream immediately perked up upon hearing this. Originally just momentarily quiet, the trolls became alert, deciding it was better not to get too involved in such comments in the future. After all, contemporary netizens’ philosophy is that affecting their love or friendship is one thing, but affecting their wealth isn’t negotiable. [“My girl really knows how to warn...”] [“I have a friend who’s a hopeless romantic. I’ve been telling her for a long time that her boyfriend is a jerk, but she wouldn’t believe me. Then she met a master who said her boyfriend was affecting her wealth, and she broke up immediately.”] [“Hahaha, in the end, we still rely on mysticism!”] [“When those trolls were so harsh to her online before, she never squared things off with them directly. I thought she was passive, but seeing her attitude toward trolls today, I suddenly understood. It’s not that she’s passive, it’s that she cares more about others being wronged than herself.”] [“This is why girls empathize with girls more.”] [“I became a fan of Scarlett Jennings!”] While the live broadcast continued, elsewhere, Maya Zimmerman’s husband saw off the police officers who came to comfort her and the committee women from the neighborhood who came to advise. Returning to the room, he saw his wife sitting on the edge of the bed, gazing blankly at her right hand, silent and lifeless. He knew that even though she was stopped from committing suicide today, she still couldn’t let go of their child’s death. But who could let go? He went over, pulled his wife into a tight embrace, and in a hoarse voice, said, “Maya... I’m sorry. I’ve been so busy lately that I didn’t notice your emotions... Can you... Can you not leave me alone...” The man’s voice choked as he hugged his wife tighter. “Bella... is already gone. I can’t lose you too...” Tears flowed down Maya Zimmerman’s cheeks, and they silently cried together. After an unknown amount of time, the doorbell suddenly rang outside. Her husband raised his hand to wipe his face randomly, said he’d get the door, and left the room. Soon, he called Maya Zimmerman’s name from outside, “Maya, come here for a moment.” Maya slightly regained her senses, got up, and went out, only to see her husband standing at the entrance. Outside the door stood a young man in black clothing with a black hat. “He said there’s a flash delivery for you, and you must sign for it personally,” her husband explained softly. Confusion flashed across Maya’s face; a moment later, as if realizing something, she stepped forward. The flash delivery man scanned her face with his eyes and then took a wooden box from his bag. “Confirming it’s Ms. Maya Zimmerman. This is an item flash-delivered by Ms. Scarlett Jennings through our company, two Shadow Talismans.” The man in the black hat opened the wooden box, revealing two gray Talisman Papers inside. Seeing in front of him two ordinary people, he kindly reminded them, “To use, just set the Talisman Paper on fire or attach it to yourself; the Talisman Paper lasts for two hours.” Maya Zimmerman’s pupils trembled slightly, seemingly understanding what the Talisman Paper was for, causing her eyes to redden. Her husband, however, was bewildered and, after she signed for the Talisman Paper, couldn’t help but ask her, “Scarlett Jennings is the guest you were live-streaming with? Why did she send you two Talismans?” And less than half an hour after the live stream ended, the flash delivery arrived so quickly? The delivery man didn’t even say which flash delivery company he worked for. Before he could continue questioning, he saw his wife suddenly attach one of the Talismans to his chest. The man found his wife’s actions a bit helpless, thinking she was lost in grief from their daughter’s loss, and was about to comfort her when he noticed her staring ahead, eyes red, lips trembling. Following her gaze, he looked over, and the next second, his whole body froze in place. The living room curtains were drawn; in the dimly lit room stood a small, familiar figure just a couple of steps away. She tilted her head up at them, looking familiar and a bit aggrieved, quietly calling, “Daddy, Mommy...” The man’s eyes turned red instantly, and Maya Zimmerman’s tears flowed fiercely once more. At that moment, neither questioned if they were hallucinating or developed a fear of seeing ghosts. All there was, were profound heartache and emotion. “Bella!” That was their child! The child they lost too soon, whom they didn’t even get to see one last time. Their voices choked as they called her name, and they ran toward that small figure...

Chapter 178 - 178 178 Two Shadow Talismans

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