Chapter 200
I couldn’t help but laugh despite myself as he managed to tickle my funny bone. “Alright, hold tight. I’m off to run you a bath.”
He nodded obediently, but as I turned away, I noticed a shadow pass over his face, his expression darkening.
When I came back to tell him the tub was ready, I could have sworn I saw him fiddling with my phone.
“Phoebe, my hand really hurts.”
Just as I was about to grab my phone, he winced, claiming his hand was in pain. Sure enough, the white bandage was soaked through with blood.
I quickly fetched the first aid kit, redressed his wound, and coaxed him into the bath, drying his
hair afterward.
He was as docile as a golden retriever, quietly letting me take care of him.
By the time I’d put His Highness to bed, I was dead on my feet.
He gave me a wry smile and pulled me into his embrace. “Phoebe… time for sleep.”
I was reluctant, sensing some kind of scheme in the air. But exhaustion overcame suspicion, and as soon as I lay down in his arms, sleepiness washed over me.
His room always had this subtle scent of sandalwood, comforting and perfect for a peaceful sleep.
And I drifted off.
There was no need to check on Melody and Dexter since they were just playing their games; I had already alerted the cops.
Robin was on his way, and he’d be much more useful than me. If it was all an act, Robin would give them a piece of his mind.
But if it wasn’t… with Robin there, hopefully, the perpetrator would be caught.
That night, I dreamed Dexter stood before me, drenched in blood, smiling. “Phoebe, I’ve come to join you.”
I recoiled in disgust, but he kept advancing.
“Phoebe… I’m sorry; how about I join you and the kid in the afterlife?”
I shouted back at him, “No! Stay away! You’ll taint my path to reincarnation.”
His eyes brimming with tears, he said, “Phoebe, I’m sorry, I never knew how to love anyone else. I just wanted you to fall for me…”
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Chapter 200
“Get lost!” I screamed.
In my struggle, I must have kicked something hard.
My eyes snapped open, my breath quick, sweat beading on my forehead.
As I came to, the daylight was already spilling into the room.
Turning around, I saw Colin sitting on the floor, his fluffy head peeking out, eyes looking at me. innocently.
“I…” What did I do to him?
“Phoebe… you kicked me.” Colin’s voice was laced with injury as he climbed onto the bed, taking my hand. “Rub it, it hurts.”
Apparently, I had kicked him really hard. He was only wearing boxer shorts and placed my hand near his groin.
I blushed furiously. What was he playing at this early in the morning?
“Phoebe… it’s swollen.” He looked at me with puppy–dog eyes, implying my kick had left a mark.
Sometimes, I really felt like calling the cops on him. Was he playing dumb or truly clueless?
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