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.

escaped, but you insisted on staying. That's

said it was all Stephanie's fault because she made you wait

Everyone looked at Steven.

he

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

breath

to leave

response, Joel clenched his

explanation, Steven lowered his gaze and walked

He checked if

to the first floor.

him, I sensed he felt lonely

he was trying to do something in his own

would've needed a hug or

words were needed to explain or express my solidarity with

and not move. We must carry him with us. I'm

bones have pierced taidet

hi said softly. Content

continued, "Stop talking. I know you just wanted to live.

Taylor

eyes

till trembling,

focus.

suddenly grabbed

with his bloodied