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.

injured?” Zion inquired. His brow was furrowed as he grasped Steve’s arm. “Where

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

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

to his feet?” Rachel

fall. His feet

was driving him to endure such pain?

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

he was

resumed his painful journey. Bloody footprints

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he burn his feet?” she wondered aloud.

suspicions about him,” Zion confessed. He spoke with a heavy heart.

took me aback. To think he had

murderer,” I insisted. “You

been filled with hardship,” Zion reflected. “Raised in an orphanage, he was never acknowledged by Mr. Lincoln Senior The Mr. Lincoln Senior never considered bringing him into the Lincoln family

that Mr. Lincoln Senior’s lineage has ended with him. Now, he

lit the cigarette and

life with the Lincoln family. He frequently attempted to flee. His reclusive nature and quick temper made him

him, and treated him like an animal. All this

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

was a

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