Chapter 31

Vincent said, “You’ve survived two years in prison, haven’t you? Just hang in there for a little longer, okay?”

Victoria licked her dry lips, not answering him.

“Do you not believe me?” Vincent raised a hand. “I swear, if I don’t keep my word, I’ll get run over by a car when I go out, and get struck by lightning on rainy days. I will not die a proper death!”

Victoria grabbed his raised hand. “Vincent, don’t say that…”

“Then promise me that you won’t seek death anymore, alright?” Vincent said anxiously,”You managed to survive such a harrowing time in prison, and your current situation must be better than being in prison, right? In that case, just—”

“No, it’s not better at all.” With her voice hoarse, Victoria interrupted and said, “Vincent, do you know how it feels like to be called a murderer everywhere you go?”

She took a deep breath and said shakily, “Do you know how embarrassing it is to kneel on the ground while apologizing to others? Do you know… How terrible I felt when Dad ran away at the sight of me?”

In prison, she kept telling herself that everything would be better when she was released.

However, when the time came, she realized how cruel reality was.

“Vincent, just pretend you never had a sister. Just let me leave in peace, alright?” Victoria tried to smile. “I will try my best so that it looks like a pure accident. I won’t let Christian get any excuses to turn his wrath on the Coleman…”

Family.

“You’re great at planning things, huh?”

Just then, the door to the ward opened with a click, allowing Christian to walk in with a half-smile.

His usually perfect suit was a little messy, and there was a thin layer of sweat on his forehead, perhaps because of the higher temperature in the ward or something else.

Victoria’s face instantly turned pale. She was terrified and panicking at that moment.

Why is he here?

bed, one step after the other. He

better watch yourself! Bella’s legs are precious to you, but

temper, Mr. Coleman.” Christian cocked his head to the side as he looked at

and was about to say more when Victoria tugged at his

moved aside

so much, so I’ll pay for the crimes I committed two years ago with my life. Is that alright with

work clothes loosely covered her body. She looked unusually thin and

like a stagnant puddle, which was a stark

grew a little annoyed for some reason. “Death is too easy

smile, but she couldn’t pull it off at all. She only felt

bullying!” Vincent clenched his

“Mr. Coleman, you should be thanking me. If not for me, Victoria might not even choose to

raised his fist,

barefoot on the floor, shielding Christian behind

his eyes a glaring red as he seethed through gritted teeth. “Move, Tori!” he

the children must be waiting for you. You should go home.” Victoria’s eyes were filled with pleading. Vincent was the only person alive who was good to her,

eyes as he glared at Christian. “Never forget this, Thatcher. If anything happens to my sister, I’ll make you pay even if

Victoria tugged at his shirt, interrupting him. “Be careful of the injury on your head. If you feel anything wrong, come to the hospital as soon

his reddened eyes. He wanted to say something, but he felt as

her hands. He glared at Christian

down at the card in her hands. It was still the same card from last

as she didn’t touch the money in the card, her parents

Christian and said in exhaustion, “I apologize on my brother’s

are on good terms with

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