My Accidental Husband is a Billionaire novel Chapter 684

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Erin’s eyes were almost glued to the frying pan. 

She spoke up, “The answer to your question is the ocean.” 

Keira paused, recalling her earlier question. If the South family’s secret location was on land, it would be relatively easy to find. A forest would be smaller, but if it were the ocean, it would be almost impossible to locate, given its vast expanse. 

Her brow furrowed. 

Erin noticed her reaction and added, “Don’t stress too much; overthinking will just give you wrinkles!” 

Keira continued cooking and asked, “So, what are the next two secrets about the South family?” “Sure.” 

Erin grinned. “I know you’re worried about your mom. Don’t worry; she’s okay for now. Since you’re one of the successors, they won’t kill her even if they capture her. They’d only do that if you fail and she becomes useless. For now, she’s only suffering some superficial injuries.” The mention of “superficial injuries” made Keira’s hand tremble slightly. The knife she was using to clean the fish began to show uneven cuts. 

Erin quickly interrupted, “Hey, focus on cooking!” 

Keira looked at her. “What kind of superficial injuries?” 

Erin rolled her eyes. “The South family uses public flogging as punishment. If someone escapes and is caught again, they receive weekly lashes as a public warning.” Keira’s fingers tightened around the knife. “How many lashes per week?” 

“Five,” Erin replied casually. 

Keira’s breathing became rapid. 

So, during these four months, while she’d been trying to rescue her mother, Jodie South had already received sixty lashes? 

Noticing Keira’s distress, Erin tried to comfort her. “Hey, don’t worry too much. It’s not as bad as it sounds. “The lashes are meant to humiliate more than cause real pain. The old-fashioned lashes had barbs and would tear flesh, but now it’s just bamboo strips. It hurts a bit, but the main 

damage is the humiliation. Consider this explanation a bonus—no secrets deducted!”