Revenge After Death

Chapter 25

Zion furrowed his brow and released Steve.

Steve turned and immediately started running. He signaled for Rachel and Zion to follow him.

In a panic, I wanted to stop Rachel.

“Rach, don’t trust him,” I pleaded. “He’s a murderer. Don’t go with him!”

But Rachel saw this as a good opportunity. She was desperate to find me.

“Stop right there,” Rachel demanded. She chased after Steve and urged him to stop.

I was in a state of panic and started to follow them. I shouted at Zion, “Please, follow them. Ensure

her safety.”

Zion snapped to his senses and joined the chase. He and Rachel followed closely behind Steve.

Steve seemed to struggle with his movements. It was evident he was running with all his might. Blood streamed down his slender calves. It was a harrowing sight.

His pants were both short and tattered. It seemed they were scavenged from somewhere.

I couldn’t help but wonder about Steve’s background. If he was indeed from the Lincoln family and they treated him well, I wonder why he would be left to wander without directions.

I knew nothing of Steve’s upbringing. Nor did I wish to empathize with a serial killer. Regardless of his past, murder is indefensible.

furrowed as he grasped Steve’s arm. “Where are

He stumbled to the ground, then

The soles of his feet bore horrific scars reminiscent of severe burns. I -watched in shock as Steve stumbled every few

happened to his feet?” Rachel gasped

rise after each fall. His feet were severely burned. Each step he took must have

was driving him to endure such pain?

He offered

Steve hesitated. It seemed he was already accustomed

on his feet, Steve resumed his painful journey.

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he burn his

He spoke with a heavy heart. “I believed he might

aback. To think he had suspected

I insisted. “You must

orphanage, he was never acknowledged by Mr. Lincoln Senior The Mr. Lincoln Senior never considered bringing him into

has ended with him. Now, he

He lit the

confided in me,” Zion continued, “Steve resisted his new life with the Lincoln family. He frequently attempted to flee. His reclusive nature and quick temper

Lincoln Senior resorted to extreme measures. He crippled Steve, confined him, and treated him like an animal. All this to ensure the continuation of the

shock. “So, his injuries…” she began. “Were they inflicted by Mr. Lincoln Senior to prevent his

a silent, pained

of the wealthy, Steve was not a person but a tool for reproduction. Once he