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.

waiting for the elevator? Did you call the cops?” I

get jumped…” Stella panted, trying to keep up and

you kidding me?” I muttered,

her tracks

you looking at…

instead looking back down the deserted hallway. “Where is

froze for a second, realizing Colin hadn’t followed.

I raced back towards the trouble.

was still sick, after all!

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

I burst into the living room, I was taken aback. I didn’t need to

Chapter 87

the floor, her

hand, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and gave me a

stood there, fire extinguisher

so pale, and the stark contrast of the blood against his

me after beating people

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

way out, the tension thick in the air. Colin was silent, following meekly like

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