Reborn In a Murderer’s Embrace

Chapter 500

Now, I realize how childish I've been.

My death wouldn't hurt any villains; it would only bring endless sorrow and despair to those I care about, breaking them over and over again.

With all the strength I could muster, I lifted my hands to cup Colin's face, managing a weak smile. "Colin... long time no see."

Long time no see.

My Colin.

Colin's body stiffened for a moment, and as he closed his eyes, hot tears fell on my eyelashes.

Why such a crybaby...

You wouldn't guess it from his brawling days.

"I've prayed countless times, hoping nothing would happen to you..." Colin whispered, his voice trembling.

"So, even geniuses believe in a higher power, huh?" I smiled weakly.

He smiled back. "Not in a higher power... but when you're feeling empty, you need something to hold onto, Phoebe."

I stared at him, suddenly remembering a small incident buried deep in my memory.

A seemingly trivial event, yet so vivid in my mind.

I remembered a high school classmate whose grandmother, despite knowing there were no gods, prayed fervently every day for her granddaughter's health, battling cancer. She climbed the mountain, step by step, without rest, to pray for her granddaughter's recovery.

classmates mocked the girl, calling

then, I couldn't understand it

girl, clearly on the brink of death, remained cheerful

her: "Does your grandmother's praying really help? There are no gods in

"My grandmother is my guardian

stunned, unable to comprehend

But now, I understand.

moment they started seeing me as Phoebe, I somehow became their 'guardian

I have to

alive until Colin doesn't

with her...

her, just look

look like, that's

I said possessively, insisting Colin couldn't look

anyone else.

never thought I'd be jealous of my own face one

"Okay..."

always indulged me so

...

bout of jealousy,

felt more like

worries, no fears, just

It felt wonderful.

sure how long I'd slept when I was roused by

It was Finn.