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.

inquired. His brow was furrowed as

stumbled to the ground, then rose

The soles of his feet bore horrific scars reminiscent of severe burns. I

to his feet?” Rachel gasped in horror.

efforts to rise after each fall. His feet were severely burned. Each step he took

him to endure such pain?

approached Steve after another fall. He offered a hand

hesitated. It seemed he was already accustomed

his

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burn his feet?” she wondered

had my suspicions about him,” Zion confessed. He spoke with a heavy heart. “I believed he might be the murderer

aback. To think he had suspected Steve all

the murderer,” I insisted. “You

“Raised in an orphanage, he was never acknowledged by Mr. Lincoln Senior The Mr. Lincoln Senior never

has ended with him. Now, he turns to Steve, the grandson he

followed behind Steve. He lit the cigarette and pondered the cruel irony.

his new life with the Lincoln family. He frequently attempted to flee. His reclusive nature and quick temper made him difficult

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

began. “Were they inflicted by Mr.

a silent,

a person but a tool