Rebecca fell into a dazed stupor and couldn't respond to Rachel's words immediately. Instead, she refuted the latter in her mind, "What do you mean your son can't return home. What do you mean you don't know if he's alive? Isn't Daniel alive and well at the Winston group?"It took her a moment to realize Rachel was referring to the lunatic, David, and not Daniel. Rebecca felt inexplicably sad at that thought. She and Daniel had grown up together. So, she had witnessed first-hand how Rachel had treated Daniel. Back then, she assumed Rachel was merely being strict. After all, many parents hoped for their children to thrive in life. Rebecca had encountered many parents and teachers like this in school, too.Despite those stern expectations, Rachel had to have space for Daniel in her heart. After all, he was her biological son.Yet, Rachel's current words disappointed Rebecca. A parent may not always treat their children fairly. Still, they shouldn't exclude one of their children
Left with nowhere to hide, Rebecca could only shut her eyes in defeat. She had experienced many close brushes with death, so she wasn't too fazed at this crucial moment. Rebecca merely grieved her doomed fate. God kept subjecting her to the same situation, even after she survived every time.It was a pity that she couldn't spend more quality time with her family. She was about to make her parents go through the pain of losing a child again.If Rebecca had known this sooner, she would've lived like an average person instead of returning to her parents. It would have been better if they had accepted her disappearance sooner instead of reuniting with her only to lose her again.Similarly, Rebecca wouldn't be as emotionally attached if she had never felt the warmth of a family. The situation was pure torture. Yet, the pain she expected never came.For a brief second, Rebecca wondered if she was having a nightmare. She only realized what had happened was crueler than her nightma
Rebecca eyed him warily.There was also slight confusion in her eyes. She wondered why David would be so kind and consider those things on her behalf. Yet, her empty stomach growled now that he mentioned it. She hesitated for a second but eventually walked over to sit opposite David.As Rebecca's arm was injured, she could only lean forward to eat off the small coffee table. She initially kept peering at David while eating. After some time, Rebecca felt like she was being too paranoid and just sat on the carpet to eat heartily.When she finished the bowl of chicken noodle soup, she looked up and immediately noticed David's intense gaze.He studied her every move like a predator stalking its prey. It was unclear how long he had been looking at her like that.Rebecca only realized the dangers later on. Her eyes narrowed to slivers with vigilance at David.Once their eyes met, David chuckled. He made himself comfortable on the couch and spoke. "Isn't it too late for you to reali
"Does that mean you're worried about me, Becca?" David perceptively analyzed the meaning behind her words. Then, his smile broadened, and he asked, "Are you that worried that I'll die?"Rebecca was speechless. She didn't say those things because she still had feelings for him. She only stated a logical conclusion after weighing the pros and cons like a regular person. After all, any criminal would flee the country to enjoy life abroad.Meanwhile, David had escaped abroad but returned. It was impossible to understand why he did so. It was impossible to talk to a brick wall. Rebecca finally understood that. Even if David knew what others meant, he would only interpret their words based on his preference. Her head and arm hurt at that moment. Plus, seeing David only frustrated her more. So, she decided to shut her eyes and rest.That was when David chuckled again. "You've slept all day and night. Yet, you're sleeping again after waking up and having a meal? Are you a hibernatin
Rebecca wasn't surprised by this outcome. Either way, she refused to believe anything David said. He wouldn't have dawdled on for so long if he had genuinely wanted to let her go. He would've allowed her to get changed and leave as soon as she awoke. After all, Rachel's level of insanity proved she only cared about her eldest son. Even an idiot could tell Rachel would do anything David asked of her. Since she regained consciousness, David had not once mentioned sparing her. Now, he uttered such vile things to her. To her, David was a liar. He was evidently about to do something wrong, yet still wanted to justify his intentions."David, you can admit everything like you did four years ago. You can come clean about committing arson because you were bored and not because anyone picked on you. I'd still somewhat respect you and think you're honest if you did that."But now? You're behaving like a piece of shit. How could you rationalize your malicious intentions? That's insane! Y
David had just said that when the man outside the door brought some rope.The man had seen Rebecca in Seardale before and knew everyone was respectful toward her.Perhaps he hadn't adjusted to the current situation. So, he stepped forward and politely greeted Rebecca. Then, he motioned ahead and made it clear he wanted Rebecca to get up. Rebecca remained seated, turned, and smirked at David. "Weren't you going to bring me downstairs after your meal? Isn't it too troublesome to do it now?""It'll only trouble you, not me." David's grim, impatient expression had eased up by then. He lazily glanced at her and stated, "I'd stare at you every second of the day if I could, Becca."After saying that, he shot a look at the man in black beside him, opened the door, and exited the room."You know how Mr. Winston's temper is, Ms. Becca. Please don't make things difficult for me." The man hadn't moved once after he motioned her to stand.Rebecca peered at him while her lips curved into a s
David had just unbuttoned all the buttons on his shirt when he heard that. Lips curving slightly, he gazed down at the woman before him. His Adam's apple bobbed, and he ultimately let out a low chuckle. He sat on the couch beside Rebecca, removed his shirt, and tossed it aside. "With your first aid skills? I must be a masochist if I ask you to apply my medication."That was when Rebecca got a clear view of his injury.It went past his ribs and trailed down his firm abdominal muscles like a centipede. The dried blood and scabs were mushed together. It was a horrifying sight. Because the wound was severely torn, David's forehead broke out in cold sweat. He no longer spoke to Rebecca. Instead, he picked up the medicated cream from the coffee table and began dealing with his wound. A wrinkle formed between his eyebrows soon enough. "God, this sucks!"Rachel approached with caution. Her gaze settled on the bloodied gauze David had tossed aside and how he changed out his dressings.
Rebecca indifferently watched as David dealt with the injury on her left arm, bandaged it, and tied a neat knot at the end. Throughout that, she never spoke and only narrowed her eyes at David, who knelt on one knee before her.There was a scar on the latest wound of David's abdomen. However, it looked aged, like faint words carved on a tree years ago.Rachel watched her son kneel from behind. After wiping the tears from her eyes, she couldn't help saying, "David, you're injured, and your wound has just ripped open. Doesn't it hurt to kneel like that?" David couldn't be bothered to respond. He gave a satisfied nod at Rebecca's arm before using his arms to hoist himself up. When he noticed that Rebecca's gaze was on his abdomen, he let out a light chuckle. "Are you reminiscing about the past, Becca?"That snapped Rebecca out of her thoughts. She glanced up at David with a smirk. "Yeah, I was wondering why I was so merciful and didn't let you die on that mountain."David didn't s