Chapter 200

I couldn’t help but laugh despite myself as he managed to tickle my funny bone. “Alright, hold tight. I’m off to run you a bath.”

He nodded obediently, but as I turned away, I noticed a shadow pass over his face, his expression darkening.

When I came back to tell him the tub was ready, I could have sworn I saw him fiddling with my phone.

“Phoebe, my hand really hurts.”

Just as I was about to grab my phone, he winced, claiming his hand was in pain. Sure enough, the white bandage was soaked through with blood.

I quickly fetched the first aid kit, redressed his wound, and coaxed him into the bath, drying his

hair afterward.

He was as docile as a golden retriever, quietly letting me take care of him.

By the time I’d put His Highness to bed, I was dead on my feet.

He gave me a wry smile and pulled me into his embrace. “Phoebe… time for sleep.”

I was reluctant, sensing some kind of scheme in the air. But exhaustion overcame suspicion, and as soon as I lay down in his arms, sleepiness washed over me.

His room always had this subtle scent of sandalwood, comforting and perfect for a peaceful sleep.

drifted

no need to check on Melody and Dexter since they were just playing their games; I had already alerted

If it was all an act, Robin would give them a piece of his

if it wasn’t… with Robin there, hopefully, the perpetrator would be

before me, drenched in blood, smiling.

recoiled in disgust, but he kept

sorry; how about I join you and

away! You’ll taint

said, “Phoebe, I’m sorry, I never knew how to love anyone else. I just wanted you

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I screamed.

struggle, I must

eyes snapped open, my breath quick, sweat beading on my forehead.

came to, the daylight was already spilling

on the floor, his fluffy head peeking out, eyes looking at me. innocently.

did I do to him?

you kicked me.” Colin’s voice was laced with injury as he climbed

him really hard. He was only wearing boxer

blushed furiously. What was he playing at this early in

at me with puppy–dog eyes, implying my kick had left a

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