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 he grasped Steve’s arm.

stumbled to the ground, then rose and

I -watched

feet?” Rachel

His feet were severely burned. Each step he took

to

injuries,” Zion concluded. He approached Steve after another fall. He offered a hand and waited for Steve to accept

Steve hesitated. It seemed he was already accustomed to solitude.

his feet, Steve resumed his painful

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burn his feet?”

a heavy heart. “I believed he

me aback. To think he had suspected

the murderer,” I insisted. “You must investigate further!”

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

karma that Mr. Lincoln Senior’s lineage has ended with him. Now, he turns to Steve, the

behind Steve. He lit the cigarette and pondered the cruel

life with the Lincoln family. He frequently attempted to flee. His reclusive nature and

confined him, and treated him like an animal. All this to ensure

began. “Were they inflicted by Mr. Lincoln Senior to prevent his

response was a

the wealthy, Steve was not a person but a tool for reproduction. Once he fulfilled his purpose,