Chapter 116

Michael’s gaze bore an intense vulnerability as it locked onto me.

Anxious about the revelation of my true identity, 1 was eager to distance myself from him.

“Stephanie,” he called out unexpectedly.

He called me Stephanie. The use of that name brought me to a halt. Gathering my composure, I took a deep breath and chose not to look back.

Zion’s brows furrowed, observing Michael as he called me Stephanie. He must be thinking Michael had lost his mind.

“Stephanie…” Michael’s voice carried a mix of urgency and confusion as he exclaimed. Rising to his feet, he grasped my wrist tightly, seeking answers.

“Stephie? Is that you, Stephie?”

A frown marred my expression. With disdain, I pushed his hand away. “Mr. Ford, have you lost your mind?”

Silence lingered as he stood there, bewildered.

Steven shot Michael a stern warning look. He kept a firm grip on my arm as he led me away.

My legs felt weak from the moment I stepped out of the interview room. I was scared Michael would recognize me. I was afraid he would find out I was actually Stephanie.

I looked at him. “Just head straight to the

afford to delay any longer. Even without solid evidence, we

further harm.

the situation. I was unsure if Zion had uncovered any substantial evidence in these past few days.

delicately held my face. “Stephie… try not to be too upset.”

gently pushing him. “Hurry up. Go to the car.”

subtle disappointment lingered in Steven’s demeanor as he lowered

cast a brief glance at

corridor, I saw Michael emerging with blood staining both his face and body.

he abruptly halted in his tracks. In an effort to maintain my composure, I did my best to appear unfazed.

lingered between us, and without uttering a word, he stared at me. Abruptly, he lifted

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if to touch my face.

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pushed his hand away, casting a glare filled with

resistance I once displayed when he

involuntary movements, the expressions, and the nuanced details spoke volumes.

It was as if he was attempting

clutched my hands tightly. “Have you lost

Zion came out, he quickly

reassured myself that my true identity as Stephanie remained concealed. Even Steven, it appeared, hadn’t entirely pieced together

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