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

so tired, Colin,"

guilt in his eyes.

too

"Why are you sorry?"

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

He spoke softly.

it really you who imprisoned me, hurt

He looked down, nodding.

anything, unsure how much truth or lie

He

I whispered

that guy

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

I paused, agreeing silently.

so much we need to sort out." I hoped

Colin remained silent.

I turned to leave.

their secrets, something they need to protect. Phoebe,

up as I looked back at him. "What

clenched his fists. "Phoebe, what I'm protecting is

away, unwilling

excuses. Back in my

room

on the

closed my eyes.

"Phoebe is the culprit."