Reborn In a Murderer’s Embrace

Chapter 76

“Alright.” I nodded, taking Colin’s hand and leading him away. “You sneaked out; how are you going to get home? The babysitter told me Samuel’s been looking for you. If he catches you, you’re in for it again.”

Colin instantly put on a pitiful face, wrapping his arms around me from behind. “They hit me, it really hurts.

I let out a sigh, looking at him with a mix of frustration and pity. What am I supposed to do with this guy?

Just as I was about to find a place for him to crash, the Langley family’s sleek black car pulled up to the curb.

Stepping out was Brendan’s assistant. He gave Colin a meaningful look and bowed his head politely. “Young Master Colin, it’s time to go home.”

I couldn’t help but smirk internally. Outside, these people sure knew how to play their parts.

Young Master Colin? Does anyone in the Langley family actually treat him like a young master? “Eric, is Brendan mad? It wasn’t his idea to run away; he did it to protect me. Can you maybe put in a good word for him?” I asked cautiously, trying to advocate for Colin.

Though I knew he was likely to face a harsh reception back home.

“Master Samuel has made a mistake in his work, and Brendan has sent him to handle a project overseas. He left at three this afternoon for three months,” Eric said, his face unreadable.

But I breathed a sigh of relief.

Well, at least the next three months might be easier.

to be. He’s off

I paused, suspicious.

me? He has no reason to. But why make a point of telling me all

at me innocently, clearly not the intended

just to pacify Colin so he’ll go back without a fuss?

Maybe.

to the estate. It’s a three–and–a–half–hour drive; let’s get going.” The assistant Eric opened the car

Chapter 76

was

mustered the airs of a lady of the house, taking advantage of the little one

me, his smile disarmingly charming.

–

what a bewitching smile was like and I was seeing it on a

man’s face.

seeking the blessings of the Langley ancestors for your child to ensure a safe and healthy

we were in the

family was this concerned

then, the Langleys were known for their eccentric ways, and I was not

watched the city lights blur past, my mind replaying the scene of Dexter defending Melody. In the past, such a sight would have pained