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."

my mouth to speak but no words came

tired,

up with guilt in his eyes. "I'm

all too

"Why are you sorry?"

up, shouldn't have... hurt you,

He spoke softly.

me, hurt me, and tied me up?"

He looked down, nodding.

much truth or lie

He stood up, following

whispered tiredly, heading towards the basement. "Pull up

that guy

grabbing my wrist. "You go rest, I'll

I paused, agreeing silently.

sort out."

Colin remained silent.

I turned to leave.

secrets, something they need to

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

"Phoebe, what I'm protecting is

looked away, unwilling to

of his excuses.

room

on the

my eyes.

"Phoebe is the culprit."