Chapter 786

Zach continued, "It's only fair that one pays for the life they took with their own life. There are certain things I haven't disclosed to you because I didn't want to taint the world as you know it. Hayson wasn't a righteous man, and neither am I..."

Madelyn had always been striving for a pure life. She had been aware of what Zach was saying.

Hayson had never been a virtuous person. When Madelyn's classmates at school bullied her, hit her, and insulted her, she couldn't bring herself to speak up. She endured the bullying because she was known as Hayson's daughter.

Even if she did confide in Hayson about her problems, he would never empathize. He would merely instruct her to endure it and avoid causing trouble at school. Consequently, Madelyn could only suffer in silence.

Slowly, Madelyn released her bite, leaving fresh blood on her lips. Zach's dark-striped pajamas were also stained with blood.

She responded, "He faced retribution and died. What about you, then? Why don't you die?