Reborn In a Murderer’s Embrace (Dexter) novel Chapter 364

They exploited her kindness, and in the end, it backfired, hurting themselves and those kids.

“That Colin, he’s a madman,” James gritted his teeth.

“That fire years ago, it's a miracle it didn’t finish him off!” James seethed with hatred. “How are us decent students supposed to live with people like him around? Us regular folks can’t ever measure up to these geniuses. Geniuses shouldn’t even exist.”

His envy was palpable, blaming Colin and Carter’s brilliance for their own lack of success.

“Just because they’re geniuses, all these wealthy folks rushed to the orphanage to adopt them. It was the Langley family, for crying out loud. Who wouldn’t want to be a Langley? But they chose Colin. Even if Colin was a secret Langley child, what about Carter? Why did that waste of space get all the attention?”

“Do you have any idea how much we hate them?” James began unbuttoning my shirt with a fury. “Back then, it was fashionable for high-society to adopt from orphanages, like it was some sort of charity that brought them more benefits…”

“The orphanage teachers, the principal, all the kids were so happy, thinking they’d get chosen. But who did they come for? Colin and Carter!”

James was losing his mind.

“With geniuses around, who would choose you?” James’s buddy mocked as he approached, wanting a piece of the action. “What’s the matter, can’t get that shirt off? Hurry up, I’ve already called our guys, they’ll be here in half an hour. Don’t waste time, you’re up next.”

I clenched my teeth, anger building in my chest, trying not to make any sudden moves.

As they undid my clothes, I couldn’t stand it anymore. “James, you’re disgusting!”

I struggled, but my hands were already tied.

James was startled when I woke up, then turned to grab some chloroform, intending to knock me out again.