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.

as he used to be. He’s

I paused, suspicious.

no reason to. But why make a point

at

all just to pacify Colin so he’ll go

Maybe.

memorial service. Mr. Brendan has already gone ahead to the estate. It’s a three–and–a–half–hour drive; let’s get going.” The assistant Eric opened the car doors for Colin and

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politeness was

my chin, I mustered the airs of a lady of the house, taking advantage of the little one in my

watched me, his smile disarmingly charming.

–

the first time, I truly understood what a bewitching smile was

man’s face.

way of seeking the blessings of the Langley ancestors for your child

we were in the

still surprised. The Langley family was this concerned about my

for their eccentric ways, and I was not in the mood to puzzle

my mind replaying the scene of Dexter defending Melody. In the