Revenge After Death

Chapter 86

Rachel frowned at Michael. “Even after everything that’s come to light, you’re still defending Yasmin?

“She fell down the stairs on her own. She probably didn’t see properly… She thought it was Stephanie. Also, Jack was lying…” He tried to defend Yasmin, but his tone betrayed his uncertainty.

What was he trying to justify? He was just defending himself by supporting her.

1 knew he would deny any involvement in what had happened to me, no matter how damning the evidence might be.

“Stephanie, I… I thought you were dead. But why are you haunting me? Just leave me alone!” Jack’s words were slurred from drinking before Michael hit him. Now, he was even more agitated.

He wiped blood from his mouth and pointed at Michael. “You’ll pay for what you did, Michael. You should be the one she’s after, not me.”

His words were desperate. “Stephanie, I swear it wasn’t me who caused your death. It was him. He let you die for Yasmin, not me.”

Michael glared at Jack. His hands clenched tightly until his knucklés turned white. It was clear that Jack’s words had struck Michael’s nerves.

“Jack!”

Suddenly, Eva Bailey barged in with a group of people. She was Yasmin’s sister and just as mean. Eva led the bullying against me in school.

Yasmin’s voice choked with sobs, called out from outside the door. “Mike…”

Moments later, she appeared, and a surge of anger rose within me at the sight of her.

Yasmin’s hand was on her belly, and her eyes were swollen with tears. “Mike, I’m not sure if what Jack said is true. I was indeed arguing with Stephie, and then I fell. But that’s all I know…”

Tears rolled down her cheeks as she continued, “Mike, I swear I don’t know.” She tried to sound

vulnerable.

Then, she doubled over in pain, clutching her stomach and leaning against the wall. “Mike, my

stomach hurts…”

Michael stood perfectly still. His eyes reflected a myriad of emotions as he looked at Yasmin.

Tears rolled down her cheeks as she looked at him. “Mike, perhaps this baby… it’s Stephie’s way of making amends with you.

“She couldn’t bring her own child into this world… If she were still here, she’d surely have your child. That’s why we must protect our unborn child for Stephie’s sake.”

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at her in disbelief. Could Yasmin, of all people, really be showing empathy?

approached and slapped Yasmin. Who did she think she

heck are you?” Eva confronted me

“Mike…

have a stomach ache and fainted.

before swooping her in his arms.

his trust in

one who killed Stephie,” Rachel shouted. “I’ll gather evidence, ensure she’s brought

at Rachel. With Yasmin in his arms, he didn’t utter a word as he walked away.

you’re quite persistent, huh?” Eva smirked, glancing between Rachel and me. “And you’ve got a partner in crime, too? Is it just the two

can just show up uninvited and start throwing punches? How can I keep my reputation

guard as she eyed Eva, and her group approached. She

behind her.

but

retreated, I stumbled into a solid chest. He pulled me close with one arm, shielding

while his

threatening, cut through the tension. “Lay a finger on my woman… and I’ll kill

you.”

eyes widened in fear as she stared at Steven. “You… it’s you! You’re

eyebrows at him. “What… how…” It puzzled me why he would come here when he should

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of sweat

me from behind and whispered, “Stephie… I’m scared.‘

people like Eva. Though they were the type who got their thrills by bullying others, he was someone who’d kill in cold blood.

this psycho killer! You won’t be leaving now that you’re here!” Eva said angrily, signaling those around her to

both of them and hurriedly

causing him to stumble and almost lose his balance.

came with three people. They were

retreat than to face unnecessary harm.

She was pressing the elevator button forcefully.

you call the cops?” I asked while

I know we’d get beaten up…” Rachel

I was in disbelief.

stopped running and looked at

looking at… run!” I said,

turning her head to look at the corridor. “Where’s

stunned. Steven

I ran back to Steven quickly.

He was sick!