Revenge After Death

Chapter 25

Zion furrowed his brow and released Steve.

Steve turned and immediately started running. He signaled for Rachel and Zion to follow him.

In a panic, I wanted to stop Rachel.

“Rach, don’t trust him,” I pleaded. “He’s a murderer. Don’t go with him!”

But Rachel saw this as a good opportunity. She was desperate to find me.

“Stop right there,” Rachel demanded. She chased after Steve and urged him to stop.

I was in a state of panic and started to follow them. I shouted at Zion, “Please, follow them. Ensure

her safety.”

Zion snapped to his senses and joined the chase. He and Rachel followed closely behind Steve.

Steve seemed to struggle with his movements. It was evident he was running with all his might. Blood streamed down his slender calves. It was a harrowing sight.

His pants were both short and tattered. It seemed they were scavenged from somewhere.

I couldn’t help but wonder about Steve’s background. If he was indeed from the Lincoln family and they treated him well, I wonder why he would be left to wander without directions.

I knew nothing of Steve’s upbringing. Nor did I wish to empathize with a serial killer. Regardless of his past, murder is indefensible.

Zion inquired. His brow was furrowed as he grasped Steve’s arm.

arm free from Zion. He stumbled to the ground, then rose and continued his

were missing. The soles of his feet bore horrific scars reminiscent of severe burns. I -watched in shock as Steve stumbled every few steps.

happened to his feet?” Rachel gasped in horror.

fall. His feet were severely burned. Each step he

him to

Steve after another fall. He offered a hand and waited for Steve to accept

Steve hesitated. It seemed he

back on his feet, Steve resumed his painful journey. Bloody footprints marked

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“How did he burn his feet?” she wondered

a heavy heart. “I believed he might be the murderer and conducted

me aback. To think he

the murderer,” I insisted. “You

orphanage, he was never acknowledged by Mr. Lincoln Senior The Mr. Lincoln Senior never considered bringing him into the

it’s karma that Mr. Lincoln Senior’s lineage has ended with him. Now, he turns to Steve, the grandson he once shunned.”

He lit the

Lincoln household confided in me,” Zion continued, “Steve resisted his new life with the Lincoln family. He frequently attempted to flee. His reclusive nature and quick temper made him difficult to

Lincoln Senior resorted to extreme measures. He crippled Steve, confined him, and treated him like an animal. All this to ensure the

mouth in shock. “So, his injuries…” she began. “Were they inflicted

a

the eyes of the wealthy, Steve was not a person but a tool for reproduction. Once he fulfilled his purpose,