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

I paused, suspicious.

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

was looking at

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

Maybe.

the family 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 me, a little

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was

house, taking advantage of the little one in my belly to throw my weight

watched me, his smile disarmingly charming.

–

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

man’s face.

for the memorial service is also a way of seeking the blessings of the Langley ancestors for your child to ensure a safe and healthy delivery,”

in the car.

Langley family was

eccentric ways, and I was not in the mood to

defending Melody. In the past, such a sight would have pained my heart, but now, it just