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.

Brendan, he’s getting on in years, not as sturdy as he used to be. He’s off to the Sea City Sanatorium for some rest and

I paused, suspicious.

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

He was looking at me innocently,

all just to pacify Colin so he’ll go back without

Maybe.

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

Chapter 76

was

mustered the airs of a lady of the house, taking advantage of the little one in my belly to

me, his smile disarmingly

–

a bewitching smile was like and I was seeing it on

man’s face.

also a way of seeking the blessings

we were in the car.

Langley family was this

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

lights blur past, my mind replaying the scene of Dexter defending Melody. In the past, such a sight would have pained my heart, but now, it just