Reborn In a Murderer’s Embrace

Chapter 220

“No way.” Colin mumbled, his head hanging low, “Phoebe, do you despise me or something?”

Feeling a bit cornered, I had to speak up, “Look, why don’t you head to the office tomorrow, and then you can come with me the day after, okay?”

It was not like one day would make much of a difference.

Colin kept his gaze down and stayed silent.

“Mrs. Langley, I’ve left the new smartphone for you by the door,” Eric set down the phone and left, content that his job was done.

They all had figured it out: Colin only ever listened to me. Even I had to admit it was true.

Yawning, I got out of bed to fetch the phone, powered it on, set it to silent, and then slipped back. into bed.

Colin seemed wide awake, not the least bit sleepy, as he climbed into bed, pulled me into his arms and started toying with my hair.

I was too tired to deal with him, so I just snuggled against his chest and drifted off. After who knew how long, a pressing need to pee woke me up. I wanted to head to the toilet, but when I opened my eyes, I saw Colin was still awake.

He was sitting on the edge of the bed, looking at something in his hands.

rubbed my eyes, not quite understanding at first.

in the hospital’s

he was holding was

whispered, “What are you doing up

the toilet,” he looked just as sleepy as

I nodded.

so long. we were both terribly thirsty

he clung to me

looked up at

afraid of in going to the toilet?

do you think souls could be lingering around us in a form we can’t see?” Colin

softly.

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spine, and I clutched at the hem of Colin’s shirt. Now, it wasn’t him who was scared; it was me. Because I knew

should step out while you use the toilet,” Colin said innocently but

drafty

me too well. I was such a scaredy–cat.

whispered, “Just turn around; don’t

around and stood by my side. I snorted, knowing he was just messing