Revenge After Death

Michael paused, casting a nervous glance at me. Clearly, he didn't want Yasmin to die. Regardless of the reason behind it, he seemed to believe that Yasmin didn't deserve to die. I found it amusing. I had thought that after learning the fact that Yasmin intentionally lured me out on the night of the 15th, Michael's view of her would change.

I imagined he would probably no longer trust her or even turn against her. However, I never anticipated that he would remain as concerned about her life and death as ever.

"Stephie... Yasmin promised to give me evidence against Peter if she made it out alive, and I haven't received any from her yet," Michael explained anxiously, insisting that he was only concerned about the evidence and not Yasmin's life.

"Besides... she did risk her life protecting me before... " Michael continued to deceive himself with excuses.

"Come on, do you really think someone as selfish as Yasmin would risk her life for others? Either she knew there was no real danger from the start, or you're mistaken," Rachel remarked, rolling her eyes. "You saw how she reacted when I tested her at the ruined building. She didn't even dare to take the risk."

"That was different- " Michael attempted to explain.

I pulled Rachel closer and said, "Destroying a marriage is worse than destroying anything. Let sleeping dogs lie. They're engaged, after all."

"Stephie... " Michael's voice sounded hurt and anxious. "That's not it. I just feel Yasmin doesn't deserve to die. She—"

are none of my concern,"

probably laughing at Michael's lack of

Steven would behave like a good boy as

in to fan the flames, saying "Honey, Yasmin got Stephanie Carlson killed, yet he's

too scared and didn't anticipate Stephie getting

Yasmin, eager for us

any lessons from this killing game...

I know this

for her actions. But we're not police officers, after all. So, we need to analyze

the appropriate punishment. However, it seemed as though Michael perceived everyone as wanting Yasmin dead. Thus, he was desperate to

all on the same page

do something to Yasmin. He sure loves her a lot Steven interjected, adding

snapped, clearly irritated by

say whatever I want to her! We have a marriage certificate, you know?" Steven retorted, his tone displeased and