Reborn In a Murderer’s Embrace

The man was panicking, glancing at the ringleader with desperate eyes. “It wasn’t…”

The leader was urgently gesturing to his cronies to vouch for him. But in this situation, the best they could muster was feigned ignorance. “I didn’t get a clear look…”

The police showed up swiftly, and I was helped onto the ambulance by Eric.

“We suspect this guy named Connor of taking a bribe,” Eric announced to everyone within earshot, his voice stern yet audible to all. “His wife tipped us off that Connor’s been keeping a mistress on the side, and we found a million in cash at her place. Now he’s gone as far as assaulting someone, trying to harm our CEO’s wife and her unborn child. Looks like a case of a hit gone wrong.”

The faces around him turned ghostly white. Clearly, only the leader had pocketed the million windfall. Regardless of the outcome, their little gang had crumbled.

Sitting in the ambulance, I glanced at Eric. I had merely mentioned to him on the way over, “Cut off the head of the snake,” and he had already seized the leader’s weaknesses.

I had this eerie feeling that Eric had anticipated everything I could think of, and his silence was just playing into my charade. I felt pretty sharp for figuring that out, but something didn’t sit right.

Was it really me protecting and aiding Colin? Without me, could Eric not have handled it?

“Ma’am, everything has been taken care of as per your instructions,” Eric said.

The police had escorted Connor away.

I was taken aback. He was giving me too much credit; I had only hinted at a plan, and he executed it to perfection. This kind of flattery sent shivers down my spine. “Ah… You didn’t tell Colin, did you? I don’t want him to worry. It’s nothing serious.”

“Sir’s unaware. Once things are settled here, he’s planning to join you at the hospital for the check–up. I told him you had gone ahead,” Eric explained, covering all bases.

I nodded in agreement. “Alright.”

Before following the ambulance, I looked out the window one last time. Maybe it was just my imagination, but I felt like Colin was watching from the building above.

Not long after the ambulance arrived at the hospital, Colin showed up.

“Phoebe, you didn’t wait for me,” Colin said, his eyes drooping slightly, projecting a hint of hurt.

I looked around; the ambulance ride had been smooth.

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Didn’t wait for him? I was practically making him wait on me.

“Well, I was worried that you might be too busy with work,” I murmured reassuringly.

Colin gripped my hand, visibly anxious. “Phoebe, I’m going to be a dad, right?”

I paused for a moment; the child was indeed his. “What else? Should I go find another dad for this baby?”

Colin’s gaze instantly deepened, his grip tightening. “That’s not allowed.”

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“Eric filled me in,” Colin’s face lit up in a mix of happiness and excitement, as if he relied heavily on me. “It was your idea that solved the problem with those guys. You’re so smart.”

I felt a bit guilty but couldn’t quite pinpoint what was off. “Next time there’s trouble, let me know in advance.”

That emerging protective instinct made

e confident. After all, I had a second chance at life, and these jerks didn’t stand a chance. With me around, no one would dare bully the people I care about again.

“Phoebe, you’re the best. I don’t know what I’d do without you.” Colin continued his playful whining, holding me close.

I felt I might have spoiled him, but what could I do? Other than dote on him, what else was there?