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.

as he grasped Steve’s arm. “Where are

arm free from Zion. He stumbled to the

reminiscent of severe burns. I -watched in shock as Steve stumbled every few steps. I

feet?” Rachel gasped in horror.

to rise after each fall. His feet were severely burned.

was driving him to

Steve after another fall. He offered a hand

seemed he was already accustomed

on his feet, Steve resumed his painful

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“How did he burn his feet?” she wondered aloud.

heavy heart.

me aback. To think he had suspected Steve all

is the murderer,” I insisted. “You must investigate further!”

hardship,” Zion reflected. “Raised in an orphanage, he was never acknowledged by Mr. Lincoln Senior The Mr. Lincoln Senior never considered bringing him

it’s karma that Mr. Lincoln Senior’s lineage has ended with him. Now, he turns to

behind Steve. He lit the cigarette and pondered

continued, “Steve resisted his new life with the Lincoln family. He frequently attempted

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

mouth in shock. “So, his injuries…” she began. “Were they inflicted by Mr. Lincoln Senior to prevent his escape?”

was a

but a tool for reproduction. Once he fulfilled