Filed to story: A Little Princess's Journey from Darkness to Light Novel
Josh was not in the room, so the ghost floated towards the bathroom.
Once she passed through the bathroom door, she saw Josh seated on the toilet, holding a math book. He was focused even while trying to use the bathroom!
Suddenly, Ms. Ugly sighed. She had caught a glimpse of her reflection in the fogged-up bathroom mirror.
Right at that moment, Josh looked up. Simultaneously, Ms. Ugly turned her head. Their gazes met and locked!
Josh stared, fear prickling his scalp. “A g…ghost! It’s a ghost!” He was so terrified that he jumped off the toilet seat in the middle of his business. Without waiting to clean himself or pull up his pants, he sprinted for the door!
Lilly patiently waited outside the door.
Suddenly, the door swung open and a half-naked person rushed out.
Lilly was stunned. She saw a frightened Josh running out, so she followed him. Without looking back, Josh sensed someone chasing him and became even more frightened. He ran towards the study and shouted, “Dad! Save me!”
Hugh and Bettany heard the commotion and came out, asking, “What’s wrong?”
Two children were running in the second-floor corridor. Josh couldn’t escape.
Anthony walked out of the study and saw Josh, still holding his pants, and Lilly, chasing after him.
“What’s going on?” Anthony caught Josh in his arms. Then, he noticed a strange smell.
Anthony realized that Josh hadn’t cleaned
himself after using the toilet.
Josh panicked and said, “There’s a ghost!”
Lilly caught up and tried to catch her breath. She said, “Josh, there’s no ghost!” She wondered why Josh would run from her since she was a human and not a ghost.
Lilly turned around suspiciously. She knew Ms. Ugly was a ghost, but ordinary people shouldn’t be able to see her.
The female ghost floating behind them was also curious. She wondered why Josh could see her. The ghost approached Josh, but he was actually looking behind her. “You can’t see me here,” the ghost mumbled to herself.
First, Lilly saw the old woman’s soul in her dreams. Now, Josh saw a female ghost for no reason.
Pablo felt that something eerie was happening.
Anthony patted Josh’s shoulder and said, “There’s no ghost. It’s Lilly.”
Josh turned around and saw Lilly standing behind him. Behind Lilly, Josh also saw Grandpa and Grandma peeking out of their room.
Apart from that, there was nothing else.
Then, Josh felt a light breeze brushing against his bottom.
Lilly covered her eyes and asked, “Josh, why did you run out without wearing your pants?”
Josh remained silent. He quickly pulled up his pants and felt uncomfortable. That was the most embarrassing moment of his life.
Josh wanted to take a shower when he remembered that he hadn’t wiped himself. And when he remembered what he saw, he said, “I really saw it. A very ugly female ghost.”
The female ghost felt hurt after hearing Josh’s statement. She wondered if she was truly that ugly.
Pablo asked, “What happened?” The female ghost shook her head and replied, “I don’t know. I went in and saw him using the toilet. Then, he looked up and our eyes met.”
Everyone in the Crawford family was shocked and puzzled. Anthony said, “Josh, go and take a shower.”
Josh was scared.
Lilly asked, “Josh, are you scared? If you are scared…”
Before she could finish, Josh sneered and said, “Who said I’m afraid?” Then, he walked out of the room.
Anthony frowned and said, “Lily, go outside with your Granny.” After that, he immediately followed Josh back to his room.
Pablo wondered how Josh could see the female ghost. Then, he said, “May I go inside again?”
Lilly stared at Pablo and said, “Master, don’t do anything evil.” Pablo remained silent.
After seeing Josh leave, Lilly looked at her hands and wondered if she had made any mistakes. She was sure that she hadn’t done anything wrong.
Inside the room, Josh felt relieved to see his father with him. He no longer saw anything after his shower.
Anthony asked when he saw Josh coming out of the bathroom, “Did you really see something just now?”
Josh said softly, “Perhaps I made a mistake.”
Anthony wanted to say something, but something crossed his mind, so he only said, “Remember, protect your sister no matter what.”
Josh said, “Lilly said she wanted to go to school with me tomorrow.”
Anthony said without hesitation, “Take her along then.” He knew Lilly had her reasons for wanting to go to school.
Josh asked, “Daddy, aren’t you afraid Lilly will become like Hannah because you spoil her…”
Anthony stood up and said, “No.”
Josh couldn’t believe it. He resented his sister so much.
Meanwhile, Anthony made a call in his study.
“Call Animaux Private Academy and have them send a set of uniforms and a school bag over. Also, increase the school’s security.”
The next day, Lilly woke up early and carried a small bag. She wore the urgently sent uniform, which was still a bit loose on her. The skirt sat high on her waist, and the hat covered her face. Lilly had to lift her head to see everyone.
Hugh lifted her hat slightly and said, “Be careful at school.”
Bettany was worried. She said, “Why don’t we accompany her? A child like her needs an adult by her side.”
Zachary had his hands in his pockets as he waited for Liam to take him to kindergarten. He chuckled and said, “We can do it. Why can’t Lils?”
He didn’t like how his sister was spoiled. His mother still doted on Lilly when he was her age. She only gave him a phone to play with. When he tried to sleep with his mother, she told him that a man shouldn’t cling to his mother for no reason. Even if he woke up from a nightmare, his mother would still encourage him to be brave.
Every boy in the Crawford family was independent. Zachary sneered as he saw Lilly through the car window. He hated her, but he also envied her at the same time. However, he would only show his envy when no one was around.
Lilly turned around and looked at Zachary from outside. Zachary quickly turned away and started playing games on his phone.
Anthony carried Lilly and put her on the bus. He asked, “Do you want Uncle Anthony to go with you?”
Lilly shook her head and said, “No need. Oh, Uncle Anthony, remember to take me shopping again today!”
She had fallen asleep after the ribbon-cutting ceremony and had forgotten about going shopping. She wanted to buy silver needles to treat her granny.
Anthony said gently, “Sure, I’ll pick you up in the afternoon.”
He entrusted Lilly to Drake and Josh.
Drake, a 2nd grader, boarded the bus first. Josh had no choice but to hold Lilly’s hand. He said, “Hey, let me tell you something. Don’t cry when you go to school!”
He turned around to look at Lilly and warned her, “Otherwise, I will ignore you!”
Lilly nodded obediently and replied, “Okay, Josh.”
Josh wanted to threaten Lilly further, but hesitated when he saw her expression. He pulled Lilly into the car, appearing upset.
Lilly followed behind Josh, causing all the students on the bus to be shocked.
“Josh! Who are you dragging along?”
“She’s so small. Is she old enough for school?”
