Revenge After Death

Chapter 656

Steven's heart was racing, far from its usual steady rhythm.

To be honest, it was hard for him to hide things from me as I could always sense when things were off. If he refused to tell me what he was hiding from me, I knew that I wouldn't be able to get it out from him by asking. "Alright, let's head back to dinner. Steven took my hand and brought me back to our table.

Rachel and the kids were busy eating. She gave us a disdainful look upon seeing us return hand in hand. " What a show-off!"

"There was this pretty young woman when we went to the desolate area this time. She was so pitiful and delicate, and Zion was really taken with her. She was abducted by some bad guys. Otherwise, Zion would've returned by now," I said, giving Rachel a sly look.

She looked alarmed and immediately took out her phone to text Zion.

Rachel's subconscious actions and subtle expressions were hard to hide, showing that she truly cared for him. At least, her feelings for him were genuine.

Somehow, I felt relieved and took a bite of fruit, trying not to laugh. I'm just joking. Zion is as straight-laced as they come-stubborn and only cares about serving justice."

Zion nodded smugly. "That's true."

are you two at with your relationship? He's not getting any younger. Has he said anything about getting engaged or married?" I

mother... opposes it." Rachel

too controlling! She insists that I get married to a wealthy man. Funny how she's not seeing me at my worth," she said sarcastically, clearly

heard Rachel talking about her extremely controlling mother countless times. Back in high school, I felt sorry for her

I had never seen this mother of

Rachel in

smile, "She wants me to find

parted my lips, glancing over at Steven before

was amused by my reaction. "Don't worry, I have principles. I won't steal my bestie's

will you do, then? You're already an adult. You can't always listen to her.

going to take some time. Just wait for my good news,' she said softly. I could tell that she had a lot on

had been suspecting that there was something wrong with her for quite some time now, yet I couldn't pinpoint

was too reluctant to

and mother, I