Chapter 26

Rachel hid fearfully behind Zion, not daring to look.

Steve was the first to enter. He limped slowly. I felt like he was trembling. It was unclear if this trembling stemmed from fear or excitement.

“Stephie…” His voice was hoarse and unpleasant. The ruined tone felt suffocating.

“Stephanie?” Zion echoed.

He farrowed his brow as he activated his phone’s flashlight.

There was a dull thud. The woman standing before us fell straight to the ground.

Zion’s expression darkened. He quickly grabbed a nearby stick and surveyed the surroundings.

cautiously.

It was a dead body.

Rachel was just an ordinary medical student. Despite her strong character, she had never seen a body

like this.

as she covered her eyes and crouched on the ground. It took her a moment to slowly

my legs are numb. I can’t look. Please check for me. Please, see if it’s Stephie.”

dared not confirm if

a deep

seeing the face of the body, Zion sighed

It wasn’t me.

and fell to the ground. His gaze flickered

as if he was mad. He

a mental illness. Perhaps he had a split personality. Could he be unaware of his actions, not

Stephie.” Zion discarded

brow furrowed as he called the station. Soon, the sound of police sirens

is Stephie?”

the body, yet relieved

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the scene. By the time Zion went out to look for Steve, he was nowhere to be found.

up struggling and simply sat down on the ground. I wondered when this series

victim was around 23 years old,” the forensic analyst began. “The skin is still elastic. She likely died about ten minutes ago. She seems to have died peacefully,

briefly summarized the scene. “The victim had no ear piercings. These earrings were forcibly put through while she was alive. Her nails were pulled out and then glued back on. They likely

own.”

forensic analysis and smiled weakly.

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