Female Novel
Chapter 86
Chapter 86
Rachel frowned at Michael. “Even after everything that’s come to light, you’re still defendingYasmin?
“She fell down the stairs on her own. She probably didn’t see properly… She thought it wasStephanie. Also, Jack was lying…” He tried to defend Yasmin, but his tone betrayed hisuncertainty.
What was he trying to justify? He was just defending himself by supporting her.
1 knew he would deny any involvement in what had happened to me, no matter how damning theevidence might be.
“Stephanie, I… I thought you were dead. But why are you haunting me? Just leave me alone!”Jack’s words were slurred from drinking before Michael hit him. Now, he was even more agitated.
He wiped blood from his mouth and pointed at Michael. “You’ll pay for what you did, Michael. Youshould be the one she’s after, not me.”
His words were desperate. “Stephanie, I swear it wasn’t me who caused your death. It was him. Helet you die for Yasmin, not me.”
Michael glared at Jack. His hands clenched tightly until his knucklés turned white. It was clear thatJack’s words had struck Michael’s nerves.
“Jack!”
Suddenly, Eva Bailey barged in with a group of people. She was Yasmin’s sister and just as mean.Eva led the bullying against me in school.
Yasmin’s voice choked with sobs, called out from outside the door. “Mike…”
Moments later, she appeared, and a surge of anger rose within me at the sight of her.
Yasmin’s hand was on her belly, and her eyes were swollen with tears. “Mike, I’m not sure if whatJack said is true. I was indeed arguing with Stephie, and then I fell. But that’s all I know…”
Tears rolled down her cheeks as she continued, “Mike, I swear I don’t know.” She tried to sound
vulnerable.
Then, she doubled over in pain, clutching her stomach and leaning against the wall. “Mike, my
stomach hurts…”
Michael stood perfectly still. His eyes reflected a myriad of emotions as he looked at Yasmin.
Tears rolled down her cheeks as she looked at him. “Mike, perhaps this baby… it’s Stephie’s way ofmaking amends with you.
“She couldn’t bring her own child into this world… If she were still here, she’d surely have yourchild. That’s why we must protect our unborn child for Stephie’s sake.”
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I stared at her in disbelief. Could Yasmin, of all people, really be showing empathy?
“You make me sick!” 1 approached and slapped Yasmin. Who did she think she was, causing mesuch revulsion?
“Who the heck are you?” Eva confronted me angrily.
“Mike…
Yasmin pretended to have a stomach ache and fainted.
Michael rushed over, pushing me aside before swooping her in his arms. I staggered as he whiskedher away.
Despite Jack’s revelations, Michael stubbornly held onto his trust in Yasmin, refusing to waver.
“Michael, Yasmin is the one who killed Stephie,” Rachel shouted. “I’ll gather evidence, ensure she’sbrought to justice, and face the consequences!”
Michael’s conflicted expression remained unchanged as he glanced at Rachel. With Yasmin in hisarms, he didn’t utter a word as he walked away.
“Rachel, you’re quite persistent, huh?” Eva smirked, glancing between Rachel and me. “And you’vegot a partner in crime, too? Is it just the two of you?”
She glanced at the people beside her. “Do you think you can just show up uninvited and startthrowing punches? How can I keep my reputation intact if I don’t put my foot down?”
Rachel stood on guard as she eyed Eva, and her group approached. She instinctively tugged me
behind her.
Eva attempted to strike me, but her arm was swiftly intercepted.
As I retreated, I stumbled into a solid chest. He pulled me close with one arm, shielding me, fiercegaze bore into Eva.
while his
His voice, deep and threatening, cut through the tension. “Lay a finger on my woman… and I’ll kill
you.”
Eva’s eyes widened in fear as she stared at Steven. “You… it’s you! You’re that lunatic, themurderer…”
Upon hearing that, I was surprised and arched my eyebrows at him. “What… how…” It puzzled mewhy he would come here when he should have been resting at home.
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Steven was running a fever. His breath was warm, beads of sweat formed on his forehead, and histstance was unsteady.
He hugged me from behind and whispered, “Stephie… I’m scared.‘
eryone else who feared him, even people like Eva. Though they were the type who got their thrillsby bullying others, he was someone who’d kill in cold blood.
You guys have ulterior motives, actually teamin up with this psycho killer! You won’t be leaving nowthat you’re here!” Eva said angrily, signaling those around her to take action.
Rachel remained unaware. I grabbed both of them and hurriedly headed out.
1 yanked Steven, causing him to stumble and almost lose his balance.
Eva came with three people. They were big, tough individuals.
It was wiser to retreat than to face unnecessary harm.
Rachel and I quickly ran out. She was pressing the elevator button forcefully.
“Why are you still taking the elevator? Did you call the cops?” I asked while we were running.
“How would I know we’d get beaten up…” Rachel followed me, saying defiantly.
“You’re incredible…” I was in disbelief.
Rachel stopped running and looked at me again.
“What are you looking at… run!” I said, puzzled.
Rachel didn’t say anything, turning her head to look at the corridor. “Where’s Steve?”
I was stunned. Steven didn’t come out!
“Steve!” I ran back to Steven quickly.
He was sick!
“Steve!” I grabbed a fire extinguisher from the hallway and rushed in. I couldn’t let him get beatenup by these people.
As soon as I entered the living room, I was stunned.
I didn’t need to do anything at all. The people inside were all writhing on the ground in pain.
Eva was frightened. She collapsed on the ground, and her face turned pale. “He’s mad… he’s just
mad…”
Steven tossed aside the stick in his hand, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and hegrinned at me.
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ny arms.
I stood frozen in place, holding the fire extinguisher in my
His fair skin provided a stark contrast against the bright red blood.
Who would’ve thought he’d grin at me after a fight? The impact of that smile was strong.
My heart seemed to skip a beat. I tossed the fire extinguisher aside and grabbed Steven, rushingout.
I stayed quiet all the way, and Steven remained quiet too. He trailed behind me like a scolded child,his head lowered, and the air felt tense between us.
It wasn’t until we reached a safe spot that I let out my frustration. “Are you crazy? You’re sick! Whydid you come here?”
Steven looked aggrieved. He hunched over on the edge of the flower bed and allowed me to scoldhim.
“What if you’re hurt? How can you be so careless with yourself?” I scolded him while examining hisbloodied face.
If his face got messed up, it would be really unfortunate. novelbin
He grinned at me, speaking softly. “It’s not my blood.”
I was still angry and pushed his chin away. “Stop messing around with me! Why did you comehere? How did you find me!”
He remained silent, lowering his head again. He just wouldn’t tell me how he found me.
Meanwhile, Rachel was panting heavily, squatting on the ground, struggling to catch her breath.Don’t be too harsh on him… he’s so pitiful.
“And you! You were so confident when you called me out. I thought you had everything undercontrol.
“You should’ve at least called Zion, shouldn’t you? You’re all alone! What if something hadhappened! “I found myself losing control, seizing the chance to scold Rachel amid my rising anger.Rachel was stunned. She just squatted there and allowed me to scold her.