Revenge After Death

Chapter 660

"Forget about me, Stephie. I want you to live an untainted life, enjoying simple and carefree days under the sun," Steven said in an earnest tone, expressing his hopes for my future.

He told me to forget about him, but I didn't want to.

"Just sleep for now, Stephie. Everything will be alright-it will," he said, voice growing hoarser.

I could feel him hugging me tight. I could also feel the syringe being injected into my body.

Steven continued, "I wanted to be selfish and keep you for myself for longer, Stephie. I had wanted the four of us to settle down in the mountains for a little while, but it's too late now. Jimmy has already shown his hand, and the Rebels have exposed the laboratory in the desolate area through Maya.

"Everything has changed overnight, and now is the crucial time for the Rebels to strike at Genome Society. Everything... will be alright once you regain consciousness. His voice grew fainter and fainter until I could no longer hear him.

My soul felt incredibly heavy, and I couldn't open my eyes. I remained trapped in confusion.

endless despair. I wanted to hug him, but

you made up your mind, Dad?' I could vaguely hear Ashton's voice from afar

to protect your mom and always stay by her side,' Steven

Everything seemed to be coming to an end, but

consciousness to

the longest time-dazed and unable to

was blank, as if I had

"Stephie?"

calling my name in a

you forget we're supposed to bring

and tried to open my eyes. The sunlight was blinding,

out his face. For a moment, I felt disoriented and