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

we’d get jumped…” Stella panted, trying to keep up and sounding indignant.

you kidding me?” I

tracks

puzzled. “What are you looking at… Keep running.”

instead looking back down

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

and I raced

was still sick, after

from the corridor and charged back in, unwilling to watch him

taken aback. I didn’t need to lift a

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sitting paralyzed on the floor, her face ashen. “Psycho… he’s

hand, wiped the blood from the

there, fire extinguisher in

the stark contrast of the blood against

him smiling at me after beating people

a beat, and I tossed the extinguisher aside, grabbed Colin,

didn’t speak on the way out, the tension thick in the air. Colin was silent, following meekly like a child who knew

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