Revenge After Death

I pressed on Taylor's chest so that he would lie down.

"Stop talking..."

"I was lucky. I wasn't special, so they always targeted... the two geniuses who didn't fit in..."

As Taylor spoke, he began to cough up more blood.

I wondered if his ribs had already pierced through his lungs.

"On that day when they were going to commit arson... I was scared. I heard their plans, but I hesitated. I wasn't sure if I should tell both of them...

"I felt guilty, so I secretly told Steven. I told him to escape with Simeon... That they should leave the orphanage since the rest were going to commit arson...

"But Steven said that there was somebody that he was waiting for, so he refused to leave."

Taylor looked at Steven. I also turned around to look at Steven.

So did everyone else....

It turned out that someone had notified Steven of the arson beforehand.

I wondered why Steven didn't escape, causing Simeon's death in the process.

Steven stood in silence. He kept his head low, refusing to explain himself regarding the incident from years ago.

After all, Steven... had his flaws too.

Simeon could've escaped, but you insisted on staying. That's why Simeon died,

it was all Stephanie's fault

Everyone looked at Steven.

because he

feeling guilty, hence spending years being homeless. He was punishing

his breath quickening

leave soon..." Steven

response, Joel clenched his fists and stared

any explanation, Steven lowered his gaze and walked

He

to the first floor.

stared at him, I sensed he felt

was trying to do something in his own world, but nobody supported or understood

thought he would've needed a hug or a

needed to explain or express

flat and not move. We must carry him with

bones have pierced taidet

hi said softly. Content

you just wanted to live. If you want to live... hang in

Taylor

eyes

till trembling, but

focus.

suddenly grabbed

with his