Chapter 87

Colin’s breath was coming out in ragged, hot bursts, and beads of sweat dotted his forehead, a clear sign he was burning up with fever. His frame wobbled unsteadily.

He wrapped his arms around me from behind, his voice a soft whisper. “Phoebe, I’m scared.”

Scared? Him? Whenever Colin showed up, it was everyone else who got scared…..

Especially the likes of Serena, who got their kicks from bullying others.

But Colin, he seemed like he could kill someone at any moment.

“So you are… up to no good, after all, teaming up with this psycho murderer! If you dared to come today, don’t even think about leaving!” Serena spat out furiously, gesturing to her cronies to take action.

Stella hadn’t even processed the situation before I grabbed her and Collin’s arm and bolted for the exit.

Colin, jerked forward by my tug, nearly lost his footing.

Serena had brought three guys with her, all built like linebackers.

Knowing when to pick your battles is a sign of wisdom, and sometimes, retreat is the best strategy.

Stella and I dashed out quickly, and I frantically pressed the elevator button.

elevator? Did you call the cops?” I asked while sprinting.

supposed to know we’d get jumped…” Stella panted, trying to

kidding me?” I muttered, close to

in her tracks and

was puzzled. “What are you looking

back down the deserted hallway.

for a second, realizing Colin hadn’t followed.

and I raced back towards the

was still sick, after all!

a fire extinguisher from the corridor and charged back in, unwilling to

I didn’t need to lift a finger; the goons were already

Chapter 87

on the floor, her

the stick in his hand, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and gave me a grin.

fire extinguisher

so pale, and the stark contrast of the blood

after beating people up

tossed the extinguisher aside, grabbed Colin, and made a beeline for the door.

was silent, following meekly

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