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."

mouth to speak but

so tired,

up with guilt in his eyes.

seemed all too good

"Why are you sorry?"

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

He spoke softly.

really you who imprisoned me, hurt me, and

He looked down, nodding.

didn't say anything, unsure how much truth or

of losing you." He stood up, following

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

went to see that

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

I paused, agreeing silently.

to sort out." I hoped

Colin remained silent.

I turned to leave.

their secrets, something they need to protect.

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

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

unwilling to

excuses. Back

room

on the

closed my

"Phoebe is the culprit."