Chapter 356



After a brisk fifteen-minute run, I finally made it back home.

The butler, hard of hearing, was fussing over the garden, giving the deserted yard a somewhat forlorn appearance.

The wind picked up, hinting at an impending downpour.

I dashed into the living room in search of Colin but came up empty.

Bedroom, bathroom, guest room - he was nowhere to be seen.

I raced back out to ask the butler, who couldn't hear or speak, where Colin might be.

Without the knowledge of sign language, I was at a loss for words.

The butler, sensing my panic, gestured towards the backyard.

Taking a deep breath, I headed there, only to find it just as empty.

I thought maybe he'd be in the basement, our little secret hideout, but it was vacant.

As I turned to leave, I spotted Colin in a corner. He was curled up next to a doghouse, holding Coly, whispering, "Coly, she doesn't want me anymore."

I approached him slowly. "Isn't that dirty?"

Colin didn't look up, just kept holding Coly, choking up. "You don't want me anymore."

mouth to speak

tired, Colin," I

looked up with guilt in his

all too

"Why are you sorry?"

up, shouldn't have... hurt

He spoke softly.

hurt me, and tied

He looked down, nodding.

how much truth or

you." He stood

faster," I whispered tiredly, heading towards the basement. "Pull

that guy who jumped off the building."

I'll

I paused, agreeing silently.

to sort out." I hoped he wouldn't keep any more

Colin remained silent.

I turned to leave.

their secrets, something they need

I looked back at him. "What you're protecting

his fists. "Phoebe,

looked away, unwilling to listen

excuses. Back in

room

on the bed

my eyes.

"Phoebe is the culprit."

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