Chapter 24

Zion never expected Rachel would use such a reckless plan to force him to meet her. Therefore, he was furious when he entered the coffee shop at the corner of the street.

“I understand you’re anxious to find your friend, but you’re using the wrong way!” Zion frowned as he lectured Rachel.

“Then tell me what’s the right way to do it? Should I just sit and wait for you cops to solve the case? You’re taking too long!

“How desperate Stephie would be by now if she’s still waiting for someone to rescue her!” Rachel lost. her temper and yelled at Zion.

Zion didn’t seem happy as he rubbed his eyebrows.

“I know how you feel- ”

“You don’t know a damn thing about how I feel!” Rachel interrupted Zion.

Zion glanced at Rachel in silence, feeling speechless.

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“If I didn’t report to the police that Stephie was missing, no one would’ve reported it! You cops wouldn’t even have started investigating.

“Stephie has lost her parents. She has no one but me! If I don’t do anything, she’ll… she’ll be gone for good.” Rachel’s eyes had reddened as she clenched her fists fiercely.

I could tell that she must be terribly upset right now because her body wouldn’t stop trembling.

“Rach, please, don’t do anything reckless…” I begged her not to go. She should forget about me and

without me.

her mind. She wouldn’t

down!” I cried, begging Zion not

for a long while. Then, he said, “Sorry, but I don’t know you, nor Stephanie, I only learned from Michael

Rachel shouted

bastards! They’ve got a lot of nerves to criticize Stephie!

a cop, aren’t you? You should arrest Michael Ford! Go arrest him now!” Rachel frantically pushed Zion as

little at a loss. He probably

Rachel cried, I couldn’t help but cry

save me

you shouldn’t believe that most people would tell the truth. Stephie isn’t the person they described. I can prove it to you.” Perhaps she had vented enough, Rachel

than when she was

in

the alleys in a red dress. If one day isn’t enough, I’ll keep wandering for two days, three

She was so agitated that even

friend is Stephanie to you? Why would you risk your life for her?” Zion was a bit irritated, so he went to

about Stephanie? Follow me. I’ll bring you to a place

remained silent and followed Rachel.

quiddy followed

top student. She always got first place

the Hamforth Residence, where I was born

knew where my house key was hidden since this place used to be our little hideout when we were

students

the campus belle of our school.” Rachel took a key out from a shoe, opened the door, and entered the house.

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