Reborn In a Murderer’s Embrace

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."

opened my mouth to speak but no words came

tired,

guilt in his eyes. "I'm

too good at

"Why are you sorry?"

shouldn't have... hurt you, and tied you

He spoke softly.

imprisoned me, hurt me, and

He looked down, nodding.

say anything, unsure how much truth or lie was in

He stood up,

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

to see that guy

out, grabbing my wrist. "You go rest, I'll look for it and show you

I paused, agreeing silently.

sort out." I

Colin remained silent.

I turned to leave.

they need to protect. Phoebe, I'm

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

fists. "Phoebe, what I'm protecting

unwilling to listen

excuses. Back in my

room

on the

closed my eyes.

"Phoebe is the culprit."